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European Commission hopes maritime corridor will open by Sunday, while Israel strikes large residential tower in Rafah

A ship was preparing to leave Cyprus in the coming days and head for Gaza with humanitarian aid, the European Commission president said, as international donors launch a sea corridor to supply the besieged territory facing widespread hunger and shortages of essential supplies after five months of war.

Bloc moves to strengthen defence sector in face of Russian aggression and prospect of weakened US support.

The European Union took a major step towards mending ties with member state Poland on Thursday by announcing it would begin releasing billions of euros in funding. The aid had been frozen over policies the bloc said amounted to backsliding on fundamental democratic principles.

EU official urges new defense industry strategy in response to Ukraine conflict. Calls for European-made weapons, increased investment, and collaboration a...

Ukraine’s president met the prime ministers of Italy, Canada and Belgium in a show of unity after recent battlefield defeats

Spokesperson for the Russian opposition politician, who died in prison last week, said funeral arrangements are still to be determined

Rights groups criticise deal that could see up to 36,000 people a year held in Italian-run asylum-processing centres.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen argued Wednesday for creating a post of defence commissioner to lead a drive to rearm Europe if she wins a second term in office.