By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Fact Check: Norway Fire Not Linked to Israeli Settlement Import Ban Proposal
A massive fire in Drammen, Norway, destroyed over 100 homes and forced evacuations. Online posts falsely claim it was retaliation for a Norw
Lavrov Warns Rubio Against US Arms Sales to Ukraine in ASEAN Meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio that further arms sales to Kyiv are unacceptable. The meetin
Latvian PM: Putin Intensifies Hybrid War on Riga as Ukraine Losses Mount
Latvia's Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs says Russia and Belarus are stepping up hybrid warfare against the Baltic state. He attributes the e
EU Fines Google, Approves 21st Russia Sanctions Package Amid Transatlantic Tensions
EU ambassadors approved the 21st sanctions package against Russia after Greece lifted its veto over LNG transit. The European Commission is
Gender Pay Gap Costs EU Women €358 Billion Annually, ETUC Warns
Women in the EU lose an average of €3,900 per year due to the gender pay gap. The ETUC estimates total losses at €358 billion annually. Most
NATO Vows to Defend Bulgaria After Iran Threatens Over US Military Aircraft
NATO has warned Iran that it will defend Bulgaria against any hostile action. The alliance's commitment follows Tehran's threat to Sofia ove
Germany's Europe Minister: EU Budget Options Limited Amid Enlargement Push
Germany's Europe Minister Gunther Krichbaum argues the EU must rethink enlargement with a tiered membership model. He warns budget options a
Trump Threatens to Bomb Tehran Infrastructure for Each Iranian Attack in Strait of Hormuz
Trump pledges to bomb Iranian bridges or power plants for each attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The threat comes as US war costs exc
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian E-Commerce Hubs, Disrupting Wildberries Logistics
Russian officials say Ukrainian drones struck Wildberries warehouses in Krasnodar and Nevinnomyssk, triggering fires and injuries. The attac
New UK PM Burnham Cuts Electricity VAT and Caps Bus Fares in Cost-of-Living Push
Andy Burnham has scrapped the 5% VAT on household electricity bills and capped single bus fares in England at £2. The new prime minister say
Fake Euronews Video Falsely Claims Zelenskyy's Parents Probed for Corruption
A fake video using Euronews branding falsely claims Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's parents are under investigation for illicit enrichment.
New York Mayor Says City Cannot Arrest Netanyahu, Urges Federal Action
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has stated the city cannot independently enforce the ICC arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Ne