By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Montenegro's EU bid hinges on resolving disputes with Croatia
Montenegro's goal of joining the EU by 2028 is threatened by unresolved disputes with Croatia. Zagreb is blocking several negotiating chapte
EU's Usmanov delisting leaves Brussels bruised and wary
The EU's decision to delist Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman has angered Ukraine and unsettled diplomats. France's role, tied to freeing
Zelenskyy urges UN to keep squeezing Russia's war economy
Zelenskyy told the UN that Russia's revenues must stay a target and that trade with Moscow prolongs the war. He accused Russia of recruiting
Madrid evicts 87-year-old despite UN appeal, sparking housing outcry
María del Carmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly evicted from her Madrid home of nearly 70 years despite a UN appeal and mass protests. The case h
Pezeshkian tells UN Iran will not be bullied but will negotiate
Iran's president told the UN General Assembly that Iran is ready for dialogue but will not accept the language of force. He accused the US a
Trump's Greenland deal: what Washington actually gained
The US, Denmark and Greenland have signed a new defence agreement for the Arctic island. Washington gains veto power over foreign investment
Russian Mi-8 helicopter briefly violates Polish airspace near Kaliningrad
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter crossed into Polish airspace near Braniewo on Wednesday, staying for about 42 seconds. Polish fighter jet
Morocco heads to polls with cost-of-living crisis and World Cup on agenda
Moroccans are voting for a new parliament amid concerns over jobs, wages and public services. The next government will also oversee preparat
Syria's al-Sharaa tells UN the Golan Heights will stay Syrian
At the UN General Assembly, Syria's president insisted the Golan Heights are Syrian territory despite Israeli claims. He also condemned hund
Qatar's emir urges Gulf talks with Iran as UN leaders press Israel
Qatar's emir warned the Gulf faces its most dangerous phase in years and urged a regional security system with Iran. Turkey and Jordan joine
UK suspends Chagos payments as Trump pressures Burnham to rework deal
Britain has paused its annual lease payments for the Diego Garcia base while it tries to reshape the Chagos Islands deal to satisfy Washingt
Azerbaijan frees Frenchman after EU drops Usmanov from sanctions
Azerbaijan's president pardoned French citizen Martin Ryan, who was jailed for espionage. His release followed France's success in getting o