By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
Ferran Torres's 'Make Spain Great Again' Cap Sparks Political Debate
Spain's World Cup hero Ferran Torres wore a cap reading 'Make Spain Great Again' during the victory parade in Madrid, sparking political deb
Aliyev Confirms Secret Baku Meeting of Ex-Russian and German Officials on Ukraine
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev confirmed that former Russian and German officials were in Baku in mid-July for a possible meeting about
Trump Pledges US Support for Lebanon in White House Meeting with President Aoun
US President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon during a White House meeting with President Joseph Aoun. Aoun sought US backing for stabil
Aliyev in Berlin: Germany and Azerbaijan Sign Strategic Energy and Trade Pact
Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev met Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Berlin, signing a strategic partnership declaration covering energy, tr
France Bans Social Media for Under-15s, First EU Country to Do So
France has adopted a law banning social media for under-15s, the first such blanket ban in the EU. The measure, championed by President Macr