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Live updates | Day 7 of the latest Israel-Hamas war

The Israeli military is preparing for a possible ground invasion in Gaza as it pounds the tiny coastal strip in retaliation for the unprecedented weekend attack on Israel by the militant group Hamas

The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2023

The latest net-neutrality threat is dead in Europe—for now

The so-called fair share idea, which some cast as a threat to net neutrality, is now being considered in India and Brazil.

Fortune · Oct 12, 2023

EU chief's visit a boost for Moldova's hopes of joining bloc

A visit by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Moldova on Thursday signals an increasingly closer relationship between the EU and the former Soviet state, which is still partly occupied by Russian troops.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12, 2023

EU backtracks on previous suspension of Palestinian development aid

Several member states had rejected a move by European Commission to put 691 million euros ($728m) of aid under review.

Al Jazeera · Oct 9, 2023

The secrets to self-confidence, according to cognitive science

In 2019, 7.2% of people in the European Union suffered from chronic depression. The human – and economic – cost of this illness is considerable, which is why the European Commission unveiled a €1.23 billion mental health strategy in June, to be achieved through 20 flagship initiatives.

The Conversation · Oct 9, 2023

Tough talks ahead of EU media freedom law as France insists on use of spyware

The final phase of negotiation of the European Union’s Media Freedom Act has begun after two different draft versions were adopted by the European Union Council and the European Parliament. The future law aims to promote EU-wide media pluralism without political interference.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9, 2023

EU leaders clash with Hungary over proposed laws on migration

Viktor Orbán used provocative language at summit, saying EU had gone ahead without his or Poland’s support

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2023

EU forges plan with UK and Albania to combat people smuggling

Five-point plan seeks to tackle organised crime across Europe as well as criminals operating boats

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023

EU member states reach deal on migration policy

EU members hope to finalise migration and asylum overhaul before elections bring expected rightward shift to continent.

Al Jazeera · Oct 4, 2023

What's happening on Lampedusa – and what Europe needs to do now to manage migration

Editor’s note: “This is an adapted version of an article originally published in Spanish on the 28th of September, 2023. It takes in an EU policy development that occurred subsequent to the publication of the first article.

The Conversation · Oct 4, 2023