By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Car Attack at Berlin Pride Leaves One Dead, 16 Injured; Suspect at Large
A manhunt is underway in Berlin after a car plowed into a crowd at the Christopher Street Day Pride event on Saturday night, killing one per
Orbán Urges Fidesz to Adopt 'Resistance Politics' After Election Defeat
Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán told Fidesz to abandon self-reflection and adopt 'resistance politics' to defend national freedom. He compa
UN chief makes first Damascus visit in 17 years, calls for global support for Syria
António Guterres is the first UN secretary-general to visit Syria since 2009, arriving in Damascus to show solidarity. He called on the inte
Mass grave of Napoleonic soldiers found in Hitler's birthplace Braunau
A child's discovery of a bone in Braunau am Inn led to the excavation of nine mass graves. The remains of at least 120 young men, likely sol
Tunisia marks Saied's power grab anniversary amid deadly blackout crisis
Between 150 and 200 people are reported dead after a week of blackouts during an exceptional heatwave. The crisis coincides with the fifth a
Zelenskyy and Trump set for White House meeting amid renewed peace push
Zelenskyy and Trump will meet at the White House on Tuesday, a US official confirmed. The talks aim to revive stalled peace negotiations. Th
Irish Police Intercept Sophisticated Car Bomb Near Northern Ireland Border
Irish police arrested a man and a woman after intercepting a sophisticated car bomb in County Monaghan, near the border with Northern Irelan
Russian Strike Damages Latvian Consulate in Sloviansk, Killing Six Civilians
Russian guided aerial bombs struck the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, damaging Latvia's honorary consulate and killing six civilians. Latvia's
Netanyahu Orders Military Crackdown After Deadly Clash in West Bank Village
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a clash near the West Bank village of Tell. Israeli PM Netanyahu has ordered the military t
Fact Check: Kremlin Recycles False Claim That Boris Johnson Sabotaged Ukraine Peace Deal
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dimitriev has revived a false claim that Boris Johnson sabotaged the 2022 Istanbul peace talks for a £1 million donatio
Europe's 2026 Worries: Economy, Housing, Healthcare Vary by Nation
Economic fears dominate in France and Germany, while Spain's housing crisis tops concerns. Italy uniquely prioritizes healthcare, and Denmar
EU Member States Struggle to Match Brussels in Staffing and Tech
EU institutions are adopting AI to manage workloads, but many member states lack staff and tools. Smaller nations often act as observers rat