By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
PISA 2022: Can European adults outscore 15-year-olds in maths and reading?
The latest PISA report reveals a drop in maths and reading among 15-year-olds across Europe and beyond. Test yourself with sample questions
Hungary Grand Slam: Middleweight finals deliver drama in Budapest
Budapest hosted a thrilling second day of judo, with Japan's Megu Danno and Yoshito Hojo taking gold. Azerbaijan's Rashid Mammadaliyev won h
Sweden's election too close to call as far right eyes government role
Sweden's election is too close to call, with Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and opposition leader Magdalena Andersson in a tight race. A win
Russia launches record 450-drone barrage on Ukraine overnight
Russia launched more than 450 drones against Ukraine overnight, the biggest aerial assault in months. Ukrainian air defences intercepted mos
Trump backs Irish reunification during Dublin visit, angering allies
Trump told Taoiseach Micheál Martin he would 'love to see' Irish reunification, a rare direct comment from a US president. He also slammed E
German police release bodycam footage of suspected power saboteur's arrest
Police in North Rhine-Westphalia have released bodycam footage showing the arrest of Daniel V., a 48-year-old suspected of planning sabotage
Dublin prepares for Trump's visit amid trade, Gaza tensions
Trump lands in Dublin for talks with Taoiseach Micheál Martin and President Catherine Connolly. Trade, Ukraine, and Gaza are key issues. Pro
Judo World Tour returns to Budapest for Grand Slam opener
The Hungary Grand Slam 2026 opened in Budapest with athletes from 67 nations competing at the Papp László Arena. Sabina Giliazova, Izhak Ash
French father jailed for beheading threat against teacher
A father in southwestern France received a six-month prison sentence for threatening to behead his son's teacher. The court referenced the 2
Russian sanctioned ships return to Mediterranean under NATO watch
Four Russian ships, including sanctioned cargo and tanker vessels escorted by a destroyer, entered the Mediterranean via Gibraltar on 27 Aug
NATO's deterrence erodes as Europe fails to counter Russian hybrid attacks
Russian hybrid attacks on NATO territory are escalating, but the alliance's response remains weak. Experts say this erodes deterrence and en
Brussels cools talk of tapping frozen Russian assets as Ukraine's needs grow
The European Commission is resisting renewed pressure to tap €210 billion in frozen Russian assets, saying other priorities come first. Swed