By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
UN Calls for Restraint as Israel Pushes Into Lebanon and Iran Warns of New Fronts
The United Nations has called for calm after Israeli forces pushed into Lebanon, risking the collapse of fragile US-Iran peace talks. Iran's
EU States Struggle to Unify Drone Defense Amid Eastern Flank Incursions
EU countries face growing drone threats on the eastern flank, with incursions in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Finland. An internal docume
Sweden Raises Deportation Age for Teen Migrants to 21 in Policy Shift
Sweden will raise the age at which teenage migrants can be deported from 18 to 21. Those with deportation orders can now submit new residenc
World Urban Forum Highlights Housing and Climate Challenges for European Cities
The 13th World Urban Forum in Baku brought together European leaders and planners to address housing crises and climate adaptation. Discussi
Permanent Court of Arbitration Rejects Rwanda's £100 Million Claim Against UK Over Migrant Deal
An international tribunal has dismissed Rwanda's claim for £100 million from the UK over a cancelled migrant deportation deal. The Permanent
Rising US Borrowing Costs Pressure Trump Ahead of Midterms
US borrowing costs are rising as investors price in inflation risks from the Iran conflict and tariffs. Higher yields threaten economic grow
Former Syrian Officials Face Torture Trial in Vienna for Assad-Era Crimes
A former Syrian brigadier general and a police lieutenant colonel are on trial in Vienna for torturing opponents of Bashar al-Assad in Raqa
Romanian NATO Ex-Official Urges Better Low-Altitude Defenses After Drone Strike
A Russian drone carrying explosives struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people. Former NATO Deputy Secretary-Gene
France and Allies Intercept Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Atlantic
France and allied nations detained the Tagor, a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, in international waters. President Macron condemned the vesse
PSG's Champions League Win Marred by Violence Across France
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win triggered widespread violence across France, with nearly 800 arrests and one death. The unrest hi
Malta's Prime Minister Abela Poised for Fourth Labour Term
Preliminary results from Malta's general election show Prime Minister Robert Abela on track for a fourth term. The Labour Party appears to h
France Demands UN Security Council Meeting After Israel Captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon
Israeli troops captured the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion in over 25 years. France condemn