By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Cyprus Commemorates 52 Years Since Turkish Invasion and Ongoing Division
Sirens wailed across Cyprus at dawn on July 20, marking 52 years since Turkey's invasion. The conflict displaced 220,000 people and left ove
Ukraine Launches 400 Drones at Moscow as Russian Ballistic Missile Attacks Intensify
Ukraine launched over 400 drones toward Moscow, hitting an oil depot and logistics centre. Russia responded with a ballistic missile barrage
Hungary's PM Magyar Taps Chess Legend Judit Polgár for Presidency
Péter Magyar has asked Judit Polgár, the most successful female chess player in history, to serve as Hungary's president. Polgár, a grandmas
Europol Warns Lone-Actor Terrorism Remains Persistent Threat Across Europe
Europol's European Counter Terrorism Centre says lone-actor attacks are a persistent threat. Perpetrators radicalise online, making early in
Andy Burnham Becomes UK Prime Minister, Pledges Decade of Stability
Andy Burnham has been appointed UK Prime Minister. He vows a 10-year plan to bring stability. The move signals a shift in British politics.
Sánchez and Trump Meet at World Cup Final After Months of Tension
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and US President Donald Trump met at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey. The encounter follows
Thousands of Italian Military and Police Personnel March in Rome Over Pay and Pensions
Around 6,000 members of Italy's armed forces and security services marched through Rome on Saturday, demanding higher pay, better pensions a
Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami as UK Presses Extradition Over Sex Trafficking Charges
Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on Saturday under a sealed US warrant. British prosecutors seek their extradition on charges
Hungarian President Sulyok Signs Amendment Ending His Own Mandate
President Tamás Sulyok signed the 17th amendment to Hungary's Fundamental Law, ending his own mandate. He called the move an unprecedented a
Nigel Farage Faces Record 34 Candidates in Clacton By-Election
Nigel Farage faces a record 34 candidates in the Clacton by-election after resigning his seat amid a parliamentary investigation. Mainstream
5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Eastern Turkey, No Casualties Reported
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Turkey on Saturday morning, centered in the Battalgazi district of Malatya province. The tremor wa
Venice Protesters Greet US Ambassador's Superyacht with 'Make America Read Again' Signs
Protesters in Venice greeted US Ambassador Tilman Fertitta's 117-meter superyacht with signs reading 'Make America Read Again' and 'Venezia