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Israel's settlement policy triggers trade restrictions from 12 nations, incl. Canada, France

The UK, Canada, France, and 10 other countries announced plans to impose national restrictions on goods from Israeli settlements, in a surprise coordinated move.

 MAN walks in the Jewish outpost of Yahish Zion, near the Jewish settlement of Psagot, in the West Bank; Illustrative.
Tourists queue for a hot dog from Baejarins Beztu Pylsur stand ahead of a referendum on whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the European Union, in Reykjavik, Iceland, August 29, 2026.

Iceland rejects EU membership plan in referendum, after almost all votes were counted

An Icelandic flag flies outside Reykjavik City Hall in Reykjavik, Iceland, on August 27, 2026, two days ahead of a national referendum on whether Iceland should resume European Union accession negotiations.

Iceland votes on whether to start EU membership talks, results too close to call

The moon completely covers the sun during a solar eclipse near the northern Spanish town of Reinosa, August 12, 2026.

Total darkness, then sunset as full eclipse wows spectators across Europe


Ash cloud hits UK flights, Britain says airspace open

250 flights canceled due to ash cloud from Icelandic volcano; Ryanair flies plane through Scottish airspace to show lack of danger.

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Iceland shuts main airport after volcano eruption

Europe eyes spread of ash distribution after "very powerful volcano" erupts; Reykjavik airport closed, more closures expected.

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The Jerusalem Post

Damari’s brace boosts Israel over Iceland at Bloomfield

National team dominates in first half but nearly gives away win in friendly match as level drops after break.

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Youngsters get time to shine as Iceland visits Bloomfield

“Before we arrive at the matches against Latvia and Georgia it is important we give our up-and-coming players a chance,” says Israel coach.

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Fresh faces to take the field for Israel vs Iceland

Israel coach Luis Fernandez has given numerous players their first international chance since taking charge of the team in the summer.

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Normal flights resume at Ben-Gurion

Only 9 flight cancellations on Wednesday.

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EU flights resume but chaos not over

British Airways and El Al renew flights to London as Heathrow reopens.

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EU ministers convene on flights crisis

Iceland volcano ash causes 'biggest aviation disruption in history'.

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KLM pushes to resume passenger flights

Dutch flight operator successfully flies planes through ash cloud.

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