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Political parties urged to foster a more diverse membership and call out xenophobia

Activist group also claims to have evidence of government repression of political opponents

With no clear majority, the cabinet is widely viewed as one of the most fragile in decades

Javier Colomina tells The National the defence alliance wants a voice in the Gaza war and seeks to overcome accusations of double standards

Ukraine's allies the US and UK send envoys to Kyiv to discuss strikes deep into Russian territory as Moscow's forces push west

Borrell on regional tour with goal of containing the escalation of Israel's war against Gaza

Axe-wielding Algerian was recently arrested and the entrance of a synagogue was set ablaze, adding to tension in the country

Former EU commissioner's immediate task will be to submit a draft 2025 budget before October 1

Making refugees return to country is against humans rights law, report finds

Officials fear young migrants now living in gyms and rundown buildings will end up back on the streets

President accused of "playing with nerves" of possible candidates in recent weeks

Leaders discuss coming Gulf-EU meeting and ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict

Foreign commissioner Josep Borrell receives little support for imposing penalties on Israeli ministers

ICJ advisory opinion on the illegality of the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories has put moral pressure on the EU to review its relations with Israel, Ireland says

Consensus is unlikely but a new round of punitive measures against violent West Bank settlers remains a possibility