By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Ukraine funding shortfall dominates EU defence ministers' Brussels talks
EU defence ministers gather in Brussels to tackle Ukraine's €23.5bn funding shortfall and strengthen European defences. The bloc also faces
EU defence ministers convene on Ukraine aid as Trump spurns Iran's Hormuz offer
EU defence ministers gather in Brussels to address Ukraine aid and Russia's sanctions-busting shadow fleet. Meanwhile, Trump rejects Iran's
Trump offered China arms sales during Xi's Washington visit, envoy says
US Ambassador to China David Perdue said President Trump offered to sell arms to Beijing during Xi Jinping's Washington visit. The offer cam
Russian drone barrage kills 14 in Ukraine, hits Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure
A Russian drone barrage on 27 September killed 14 people and wounded 57 across Ukraine. Kyiv and Odesa bore the brunt, with schools, hospita
Russian strike on Kharkiv apartment block injures 25, including nine children
A Russian strike hit a nine-storey apartment block in Kharkiv early Monday, injuring 25 people, including nine children. Emergency workers e
Madrid's Puerta del Sol Becomes Protest Camp After Eviction of 87-Year-Old
Demonstrators have occupied Madrid's Puerta del Sol for a second night following the eviction of 87-year-old María del Carmen Abascal, known
Swiss voters reject strict neutrality initiative in landslide referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to strengthen neutrality by roughly 70% to 30%, with the initiative failing in all 26 cantons. The measure
Netanyahu faces fresh scrutiny over October 7 warnings amid UN defiance
Fresh reports claim Netanyahu received warnings from UAE and Egypt before the October 7 attack, which he allegedly did not pass on. The prim
Bus crash near Munich kills two, injures 19 on Oktoberfest trip
A bus carrying Filipino tourists to Munich's Oktoberfest crashed near the city early Sunday, killing two and injuring 19. The cause is under
Madrid's Puerta del Sol encampment puts Spain's housing crisis at the heart of politics
Around 150 tents have been pitched in Madrid's Puerta del Sol after a march against Spain's housing crisis drew tens of thousands. Protester
Spain marks 1,000 days without a new national budget
Spain has gone 1,000 days without a new national budget, relying on an extended 2023 plan. Critics call it a democratic anomaly and a breach
Pope Leo XIV Meets Abuse Survivors in Lourdes as French Tour Nears End
Pope Leo XIV spent Sunday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, meeting French bishops and survivors of clerical sex abuse. He celebrates Ma