Terry Schultz

Now negotiations are underway with the European Commission, the EU's executive branch, and among the 27 member countries to finalize the legislation.

Austria, Denmark, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands are among the countries negotiating with primarily African countries to host the sites.

The International Rescue Committee calls the vote an historic setback for refugee rights.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.

Finland's air force sent fighter jets into the air to try to identify the objects detected in the airspace over the southeastern part of the country.

It said two drones were later found on the ground near the city of Kovala.

Their origin was not given and police have cordoned off the areas for further investigation.

Defense Minister Antti Hakkinen says the incident is being taken very seriously.

On Friday, the defense ministers of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania issued a joint statement noting several drones had entered their territory recently, blaming this on Ukraine needing to defend itself against Russia.

They also call on NATO to strengthen its air defenses and the European Union to boost its funding for anti-drone capabilities along the eastern flank.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz in Brussels.

The prime ministers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden gathered in Oslo to discuss mutual concerns with Mark Carney.

In a joint newser, the leaders were asked their positions on the U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Garsture expressed concern on behalf of all six, calling for all involved parties to de-escalate.

In a joint statement, they addressed another war, Russia's continuing assault on Ukraine, pledging unwavering support for Ukraine's independent sovereignty and territorial integrity, underscoring that Ukraine's security is essential for their own.

For NPR News, I'm Terry Schultz.

The explosion caused minor damage to the exterior of the school.

Security had already been scaled up at Jewish institutions around the Netherlands due to the fire at a synagogue Friday in Rotterdam and an explosion at a synagogue in Liege, Belgium on Monday.

Halsema says she'll add further protection now.

Videos are circulating on social media with the Islamic movement Harakara Shab Al-Yameen Al-Islamiyah claiming responsibility for all three incidents.