Britain's top envoy accepts invitation to visit Israel; minister also talks with peers in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Estonia, discusses improving ties and regional issues

Antony Blinken says US 'stands resolutely' with Israel 'in the face of senseless terrorism and violence' after 2 killed, numerous others hurt; German FM brands assailant a 'coward'

Sebastian Kurz stepped down two months ago in the wake of allegations of bribery, corruption; says birth of child motivated retirement from political life

PM argues phone tracking, closure of borders necessitated by continued uncertainty over new coronavirus strain, touts boosters as effective tool to combat pandemic

Interior minister warns country's anti-coronavirus protest scene is radicalizing.; just under 66% of population fully vaccinated, one of the lowest rates in Western Europe

Move comes after the European country imposed a closure only for the unvaccinated; 'We do not want a fifth wave... or a sixth or seventh wave,' Chancellor Schallenberg says

Move aimed at curbing alarming rate of COVID infections in the European country; it applies to some 2 million people who can face $1,660 fines

At inauguration ceremony in Vienna for Holocaust monument, chancellor says: 'We looked away for too long, until we realized our role as perpetrators'

Council chief: EU summit 'without Angela is like Rome without Vatican, Paris without Eiffel tower'; Obama sends video tribute; German chancellor warns of bloc's future challenges

Alexander Schallenberg accepts 'enormously challenging task,' set to be sworn in as new Austrian leader on Monday; Kurz to stay on as party chief, try clear his name