By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Polish pilgrim bus crash in Hungary kills 12, injures dozens
At least 12 people died and 37 were injured when a Polish tourist bus crashed on a Hungarian highway early Sunday. The driver has been detai
Ukraine strikes Russian space centre and air base in long-range campaign
Ukraine struck the Progress Rocket and Space Centre in Samara, a key Roscosmos facility, plus the Savasleyka air base and an oil terminal ne
UK rebukes Netanyahu for 'Islamic republic of Britain' jibe
The UK government has condemned Benjamin Netanyahu's description of Britain as the 'Islamic republic of Britain' as unacceptable. The Israel
Europe's evening briefing: August 15, 2026 – key updates
From Athens to Berlin, here are the stories shaping Europe this evening. Political shifts, market movements, and cultural highlights across
SOS Méditerranée reports 11 bodies found off Libya as central Mediterranean deaths surge
An NGO surveillance flight found 11 bodies in the sea near Zuwarah, Libya. The central Mediterranean death toll has more than doubled in ear
Russia admits fresh fuel shortages as Ukrainian strikes hit refineries
Russian authorities have admitted to fresh petrol shortages in several regions as Ukraine intensifies strikes on the country's oil infrastru
France's top court backs assisted dying, rejects under-15 social media ban
France's Constitutional Council has approved the assisted dying law, a key Macron reform. However, it struck down a ban on social media for
Piraeus protesters greet Israeli cruise ship with renewed anger
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Piraeus as the Israeli cruise ship Crown Iris docked, chanting slogans and calling for an end to G
Russian strike on Kramatorsk kills one, wounds 17 in eastern Ukraine
A Russian airstrike on Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killed at least one person and wounded 17 overnight. The attack targeted the city in Do
EU citizens back refugees but question motives, survey finds
Support for refugees remains high across the EU, but many citizens question whether asylum seekers are genuine. The survey highlights sharp
Russian airstrikes hit Kramatorsk, killing one, as Ukraine targets Baltic oil port
Russian guided bombs hit Kramatorsk and Bilenke, killing one and injuring 17. Ukraine struck the Ust-Luga oil port, and NATO jets intercepte
Europe's EV shift: Norway leads, but fleet share remains small
Battery-only electric cars accounted for 17.3% of new EU car registrations in 2025, up from 0.4% a decade earlier. Norway leads with over 95