Israel’s EU envoy criticizes bloc’s ‘obsession’ with human rights

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13/08 19:59 - What’s at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides? 13/08 19:39 - Trump's targets for Putin summit appear fluid - can he even get a ceasefire? 13/08 19:25 - The Trump-Putin Meeting: Europe’s Message To Trump 13/08 19:22 - Trump floats ‘quick’ Putin-Zelensky meeting 13/08 19:10 - U.S. Ethics Agency Warns Bessent Over Conflicts of Interest 13/08 19:04 - Trump’s Affinity for Putin Will Be Tested at High-Risk Summit in Alaska 13/08 18:51 - Wildlife groups condemn approval of ‘barbaric’ Florida black bear hunt 13/08 18:42 - UK may scrap pledge to spend 80% of foreign aid on gender equality projects 13/08 18:39 - Israel military says approved plan for new Gaza offensive 13/08 18:38 - Ukraine will be in 'a situation similar to that of Germany in the Cold War' after ceasefire 13/08 18:04 - Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police and signals he’ll target other cities next 13/08 18:01 - Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs 13/08 17:55 - Yellow heat health alert extended into next week for parts of England 13/08 17:51 - Zelensky and Other European Leaders Work With Trump on Russia-Ukraine Strategy 13/08 17:36 - Trump threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war 13/08 17:36 - Trump threatens ‘severe consequences’ if Putin refuses to end Ukraine war 13/08 17:06 - Mermaid’s tears: How tiny plastic pellets are flooding the environment 13/08 17:04 - 'Wariness' in Ukraine ahead of Trump-Putin talks in Alaska 13/08 17:00 - US warships patrol South China Sea after two Chinese ships collide 13/08 16:57 - ‘There will be severe consequences’ if Russia doesn’t agree to end war, Trump warns – Europe live 13/08 16:42 - Three children appear in court charged with murder of man on Isle of Sheppey 13/08 16:35 - In maps: The war-ravaged Ukrainian territories at the heart of the Trump-Putin summit 13/08 16:32 - Merz’s manoeuvres on world stage fail to quell doubts about his leadership 13/08 16:22 - Europe's leaders, Zelensky to hold online talks with Trump ahead of US-Russia meeting 13/08 16:21 - Russia makes biggest 24-hour advance in eastern Ukraine ahead of Alaska summit 13/08 16:11 - 'A disaster': Russia’s Africa Corps suffers its first defeat in Mali 13/08 16:08 - EU plotting ‘regime change’ in member state – Moscow 13/08 16:01 - 30 Walmart Pieces To Add To Your Wardrobe If You’re Always Hot And Don’t Want To Feel Like You’re Melting 13/08 15:59 - What’s next for oil as OPEC+ and Trump shake the market? 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