By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Russian Drone and Missile Strikes Kill Two, Injure Dozens Across Ukraine
Two people were killed and over a dozen injured in Russian drone and missile attacks across Ukraine. The strikes hit civilian areas in Khark
Trump Orders 5,000 US Troops Out of Germany, Deepening Transatlantic Rift
US President Donald Trump has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany, fulfilling a threat made after Chancellor Friedrich Merz
Hungary's PM-Elect Magyar Defends Appointing Brother-in-Law as Justice Minister
Hungary's incoming PM Péter Magyar has appointed his brother-in-law, Márton Melléthei-Barna, as justice minister. Critics from the ousted Fi
Skopje Synagogue Arson Tied to Islamic State, North Macedonia Says
An arson attack on a synagogue in Skopje on Orthodox Easter has been linked to the Islamic State group. Seven people were arrested, and two
France Sees US Hormuz Coalition as Complementary to European-Led Maritime Mission
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that the US-proposed Maritime Freedom Construct is not in competition with the UK-France mar
Kuwaiti National Convicted of Attempted Knife Attack on Israeli Embassy in London
Abdullah Albadri, a Kuwaiti national, was found guilty of trying to break into Israel's embassy in London with two knives. The conviction ca
Dutch Eredivisie Faces Mass Replay Threat Over Player Passport Dispute
A legal dispute over player nationality could force the Dutch Eredivisie to replay up to 133 matches. The case, centered on a Go Ahead Eagle
Gaza Flotilla Activists Disembark in Crete After Israeli Interception
Around 175 activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla, intercepted by Israeli forces in international waters near Crete, have disembarked on t
Orbán's Exit Forces EU to Confront Ukraine's Accession Challenges
Hungary's veto had stalled Ukraine's EU accession for nearly two years. Orbán's departure opens the door for negotiations, but leaders warn
UK Raises Terror Threat to 'Severe' After Antisemitic Stabbing in London's Golders Green
The UK government elevated the terror threat level to severe following a stabbing of two Jewish men in Golders Green. Police have arrested a
EU Must Not 'Humiliate' Itself by Seeking Direct Talks with Russia, Kallas Warns
EU High Representative Kaja Kallas has rejected direct EU-Russia talks, warning Moscow is preparing for long-term confrontation. She urges t
UK PM Starmer Heckled at Scene of Antisemitic Stabbing in London
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was heckled with shouts of 'Jew harmer' as he arrived in north London after two Jewish men were stabbed.