By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Tornado in southern France injures 31 and damages homes in Aude
A tornado tore through the village of Pomas in southern France, injuring at least 31 people. The storm damaged homes and roofs across the Au
London and Paris landmarks glow blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day
London's UK Parliament and Paris's Eiffel Tower were lit in blue and yellow for Ukraine's Independence Day. The displays underscored Europea
US launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' to isolate Iran's financial networks
The US Treasury has announced 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a campaign to sever Iran's financial lifelines. It targets enablers and key sect
UK shares missile tech with Ukraine as allies meet in Kyiv
Britain has agreed to share technical data on the SCALP/Storm Shadow cruise missile, bringing Ukraine closer to producing the weapon domesti
Denmark to compensate 13 victims of historic abuse at state-run youth home
Denmark will compensate 13 former residents of a state-supervised youth care home after an investigation found serious and systemic failings
Antisemitic video stokes Alpine tensions over Orthodox Jewish visitors
A new antisemitic video has intensified long-simmering tensions in Alpine resorts popular with Orthodox Jewish tourists. Local officials and
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles as trade talks collapse
Trump announced plans to double tariffs on Canadian vehicles to 50% by 2027, accusing Ottawa of years of unfair trade. The move follows the
Burnham urges bolder UK approach to EU relations on Kyiv trip
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has called for a bolder approach to EU relations during a train journey to Kyiv with European Council Preside
Fire near St Petersburg as Ukraine widens drone strikes on Ozon warehouses
Firefighters battled a fire at a logistics centre near St Petersburg, adjacent to an Ozon warehouse. Ukraine says it is broadening its drone
European leaders rally in Kyiv as Ukraine marks independence without US envoys
European leaders joined President Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day, pledging fresh military aid and long-term support. US env
Sweden forms commission to curb school violence after Fagersta sword attack
Sweden's government is setting up a commission to propose new measures against school attacks. The move follows a sword assault in Fagersta
Greece redeploys Patriot battery to Crete amid reported Iranian threats to US bases
Greece has relocated a Patriot interceptor battery to Crete to bolster air defenses around the strategic Souda base. The move follows report