The Hungarian Prime Minister, Victor Orban has threatened to block EU aid to Ukraine and veto the country’s accession to the bloc unless leaders agree to review their support strategy for Kyiv, according to the Politico website.

Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal early on Wednesday that stipulated a ceasefire for four days while Hamas released fifty hostages in exchange for humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip and the release of one hundred-fifty Palestinian prisoners from Israel.

Poland’s interior minister has refuted allegations that the government ordered opposition parties to be monitored during the lead-up to the recent parliamentary elections, and pledged to bring any such claims to the attention of prosecutors.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with the Emir of Qatar over the weekend, with the two leaders reportedly discussing diplomatic and humanitarian support for Ukraine along with the current situation in the Middle East.

A beatification Mass service has been held in Markowa for the Ulma family murdered by Nazis for hiding Jews during World War Two. This was the first time an entire family has been beatified, a great honour and a step towards sainthood.