By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Iran Strikes Gulf Targets as EU Ministers Debate Israeli Settlement Trade Ban
Iran retaliated against US airstrikes with waves of missiles and drones across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers are mee
Israel Sets October 27 Election, Seen as Referendum on Netanyahu's Post-Gaza Leadership
Israel's parliament has set national elections for October 27, the latest date allowed by law. The vote is seen as a referendum on Prime Min
Zelenskyy Announces Government Reshuffle, New Prime Minister for Ukraine
President Zelenskyy confirmed a new prime minister and cabinet will be appointed. Outgoing PM Yuliia Svyrydenko will move to a key diplomati
Moldovan President Sandu Taps Pro-EU Businessman Vasile Tofan for Prime Minister
President Maia Sandu has nominated businessman Vasile Tofan to replace Alexandru Munteanu as prime minister. Tofan's mandate focuses on EU a
Trump Threatens to 'Completely Decimate' Iran Hours After Agreeing to Further Talks
Trump threatens to destroy Iran if attacked, hours after agreeing to more talks. The US and Iran trade strikes over the Strait of Hormuz, un
Berlin Police in Standoff After Knife-Wielding Man Takes Woman Hostage in Rewe Supermarket
A man armed with a knife took a woman hostage in a Rewe supermarket in southwest Berlin on Friday evening. Staff escaped unharmed, and polic
Russian Missiles and Drones Strike Kyiv, Injuring at Least 10
Overnight Russian missile and drone attacks on Kyiv injured at least 10 people, including one child. Fires broke out in multiple districts.
Ukrainian Drones Strike Russian Oil Refineries and Azov Port, Officials Confirm
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted oil refineries and the port of Taganrog in southern Russia, triggering fires and evacuations. Kyiv says the
Erdoğan's Revolver Gift: Diplomatic Tradition or Tactless Surprise?
Turkish President Erdoğan presented NATO leaders with engraved .357 Magnum revolvers at a summit in Ankara. The gifts caused alarm among som
UK High Court Rules Migrant Removal to France Unlawful in Human Trafficking Case
A High Court judge declared the UK government's change to modern slavery guidance unlawful, restricting legal rights for migrants facing rem
Greek Anti-Terror Police Arrest Three Over Deadly Bombings Targeting Politicians in Thessaloniki
Greek anti-terror police arrested three individuals in connection with dawn bombings on July 1 that targeted homes and vehicles of New Democ
EU Unlocks Sixth Accession Cluster for Ukraine and Moldova
EU ambassadors unanimously approved opening cluster six of accession negotiations with Ukraine and Moldova. Formal ceremonies will take plac