By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Israel's Lebanon Campaign Risks Undermining US-Iran Nuclear Talks
Israeli drone strikes killed six in southern Lebanon and hit a car near Beirut, defying a US-brokered deal. Tehran warns the escalation jeop
EU Offers Limited Fiscal Flexibility on Energy Costs in Response to Italy's Demands
The European Commission announced limited fiscal flexibility for energy resilience investments, responding to Italy's push for crisis treatm
MEPs Call for EU Sanctions Against Former RT France Chief Xenia Fedorova
Renew Europe MEPs have formally requested EU sanctions against Xenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. The French commentator now appe
Bavarian Hotel Refuses Israeli Guests: Antisemitism Probe Underway
An Israeli traveler was denied a hotel room in Bavaria after staff reportedly said 'no Jews allowed.' The case is now under investigation by
NATO Secretary General Rutte Makes Unannounced Visit to Kyiv Amid Russian Attacks
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday for an unannounced visit, confirmed by Ukrainian railway officials. The trip
EU Commission Seeks Council Approval to Defend Spain in €106M US Energy Lawsuit
The European Commission is seeking European Council permission to defend Spain against a €106 million US lawsuit under the Energy Charter Tr
Ukraine Strikes St. Petersburg as Russia Hosts Economic Forum
Ukrainian drones struck energy and military targets in St. Petersburg on Wednesday as Vladimir Putin attended the city's annual economic for
Spain's PSOE Paid Consultant Leire Díez Nearly €45,000, Court Documents Reveal
The PSOE's Cantabria branch paid Leire Díez €44,859 between 2015 and 2017 for communications consulting. The payments were three times highe
Zelenskyy Warns of Imminent Large-Scale Russian Aerial Attack Tonight
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that intelligence indicates Russia may launch another large-scale aerial attack on Ukraine tonight. The warni
Trump Reportedly Blasts Netanyahu Over Lebanon Escalation, Fears Iran Talks at Risk
US President Donald Trump reportedly rebuked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a heated phone call on Monday, warning that the es
EU Return Hubs: Why They Are Being Established and Why They Spark Controversy
The EU has approved a new law enabling member states to establish return hubs for irregular migrants in non-EU countries. Critics warn of hu
France Detains Tanker Linked to Iranian Network Moving Russian Oil
French Navy intercepts the Tagor off Brittany, linked to Iranian trader Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani's network. The vessel, sailing under a fa