By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Miami talks aim for partial ceasefire as Ukraine braces for winter
High-level negotiators from Ukraine and Europe have arrived in Miami for US-hosted talks on a partial ceasefire. Kyiv hopes to secure a deal
Siberian lab death revives scrutiny of Russia's plague research
The death of a lab technician in Irkutsk has put Russia's plague research under the spotlight. Experts note the difficulty of distinguishing
Athens hosts first Russian team in European tournament amid diplomatic tightrope
Sintez Kazan played Apollon Smyrnis in Athens, marking Russia's return to European team sports. Greek officials ensured no Russian flags or
Gunman arrested after killing two officials in Bavarian weapons check
A 60-year-old man allegedly killed two employees of the Neumarkt District Office during a routine weapons check in Berngau, Upper Palatinate
Royal Navy nuclear submarines rely on fire hoses against drones
Royal Navy nuclear submarines reportedly use fire hoses to fend off drone attacks while docked. The Vanguard-class vessels, despite their nu
France faces twin crises as student protests meet debt turmoil
Thousands of French students rallied again over school conditions, while France's borrowing costs hit a 23-year high. EU officials urge Pari
Polish police step up school patrols after deadly attacks and online threats
Polish police have detained a 17-year-old suspected of posting a video threatening a 'Bloody Friday' attack on schools. The move follows two
Madrid mourns Maricarmen, 87, as housing protests vow to continue
María del Carmen Abascal, known as Maricarmen, died in hospital on Wednesday after her eviction sparked protests across Spain. Demonstrators
Court quashes warrants used to search Prince Andrew's homes
A High Court judge has ruled that police warrants used to search Prince Andrew's residences were unlawful. The investigation into his links
Pro-Russian hackers target Italian foreign ministry in DDoS attack
Italy's foreign ministry website was hit by a DDoS attack attributed to pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16). The attack was mitigated without
EU weighs tougher rules on fishing labour abuses after harrowing testimony
An Indonesian fisherman told EU lawmakers he endured 16 months of forced labour, 24-hour shifts and contaminated water. Research presented a
EU diplomatic service faces backlash over withdrawal from disinformation conference
The European External Action Service withdrew backing for a disinformation conference in Vilnius following US pressure. Critics say the move