By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Kyiv Death Toll Reaches 30 After Russia's Largest Drone and Missile Barrage
Ukraine's emergency services confirmed 30 dead in Kyiv after Russia's largest attack on the capital. The Red Cross warehouse was destroyed,
Trump Calls US Support for NATO 'Ridiculous' Ahead of Ankara Summit
Donald Trump has called US support for NATO 'ridiculous,' claiming the relationship is not reciprocal. The remarks come less than a week bef
Fire in Squatter-Occupied Flats Forces Evacuation of 80 Residents in Valencia
A fire in two ground-floor flats in Valencia's Benicalap neighbourhood forced the evacuation of 80 residents as a precaution. The blaze was
UN Closes Human Rights Office in Burkina Faso After Junta Suspension
The UN Human Rights Office will close its Burkina Faso branch by 30 November after the military junta suspended its operations. The decision
Russia Deploys Faster Jet-Powered Drones to Overwhelm Ukraine's Air Defenses
Russia is shifting to jet-powered drones that can reach speeds of 500 km/h, outpacing Ukraine's interceptor drones. Kyiv's air force now mus
Leaked EU Document Confirms Hungarian Spy Ring, Pressures Commissioner Várhelyi
A leaked European Commission document confirms that Hungary's Permanent Representation operated a spy ring targeting EU staff between 2012 a
Malta Trial Reveals €150,000 Payment for Journalist's Murder
Malta's trial of Yorgen Fenech opened with evidence of a €150,000 cash payment for the murder of Daphne Caruana Galizia. The journalist's 20
Albanian Police Clash with Protesters Over Trump-Linked Resort in Protected Area
Police in Tirana used water cannon and pepper spray against hundreds of demonstrators opposing a luxury resort linked to Donald Trump's fami
Starmer Apologises for UK's Forced Adoption Practices, Calling It a 'Stain' on History
Keir Starmer apologised in Parliament for the UK's role in forced adoptions affecting 185,000 babies. He acknowledged systemic failures by l
Ukraine Urges Faster Air Defense Deliveries After Deadly Russian Strike on Kyiv
A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed at least 20 people, one of the heaviest assaults in months. Ukraine's foreign minister urg
EU to Impose New Sanctions on Russian Drone Manufacturers After Deadly Kyiv Strikes
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced new sanctions targeting Russia's military-industrial complex after overnight strikes on Kyiv k
Kazakhstan's New Constitution Takes Effect, Parliamentary Elections Set for August 23
Kazakhstan's new constitution, approved by referendum in March, took effect on July 1, abolishing the bicameral parliament. President Kassym