By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
France and Germany Deepen Defence Ties, Plan Joint Stance on China Trade
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year. The two countries also agreed to de
Polish President Nawrocki Vetoes Civil Partnerships Bill, Citing Constitutional Concerns
Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed a bill to legalize civil partnerships, calling it a threat to the constitutional status of marriage.
Zelenskyy's Cabinet Reshuffle Sparks Protests Over Defence Minister's Dismissal
Volodymyr Zelenskyy's attempt to reshuffle his wartime cabinet has backfired, triggering protests in Kyiv and other cities. The dismissal of
CIA Files Confirm Chavismo's Vote-Rigging Capacity Since 2012
Declassified CIA documents confirm Venezuela's Chavista regime possessed machinery to alter up to 1.5 million votes since 2012. The files do
Sánchez to Attend Spain-Argentina World Cup Final in New York, Then Fly to Algeria
Pedro Sánchez will travel to New York for the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. He will sit in the VIP box with the Kin
NATO’s Public Image: Strong in Poland and Sweden, Weak in Greece and Turkey
Most NATO citizens view the alliance positively, but opinions vary sharply by country. Poland and Sweden show strong support, while Greece a
Middle East Tensions Deepen as Europe Turns to Security and Rule of Law
US and Iran exchange fresh strikes, abandoning a June ceasefire. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visits Ethiopia and Djibouti to bolster
Von der Leyen in Kyiv: EU-Ukraine Drone Pact and Accession Talks Advance
Ursula von der Leyen's July trip to Kyiv marked a shift in momentum, with a new EU-Ukraine drone partnership signed and accession talks adva
Russia-Linked Disinformation Campaign Storm-1516 Behind Fake Hezbollah Bastille Day Threat
A video threatening attacks on Bastille Day in France, purportedly from Hezbollah, has been debunked as fake. Researchers link it to the Rus
European Prosecutor Charges Four Greek MPs in CAP Fraud Investigation
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) in Athens has charged four sitting Greek MPs and 18 others in an alleged fraud ring involving