By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Lisbon police arrest 55 as housing protest camp cleared at Rossio
Portuguese police cleared housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto early Tuesday, arresting 55 people. Demonstrators accuse the government
46,000-year-old Neanderthal remains found in Navarra cave
Six bone fragments from Abauntz cave in Navarra have been identified as the first Neanderthal remains in the region. Dating to 46,000 years
Albania's Rama blames hybrid war as protests shake Tirana
Albania's Prime Minister Edi Rama has blamed a 'hybrid war' for the violent protests that have rocked Tirana for a week. Demonstrators deman
Hackers steal 421,000 emails from Germany's AfD party
Germany's far-right AfD says hackers stole more than 421,000 emails from party members, including co-leader Alice Weidel and co-founder Alex
Israel and Cyprus near €150 million warship deal, Calcalist reports
Israel and Cyprus are close to signing a €150 million agreement for naval vessels equipped with Rafael systems. The deal, reported by Calcal
Spain vs Morocco: 2026 military balance shifts as Rabat modernises
Spain spends three times more on defence than Morocco and leads in air and naval power. But Rabat has more troops and rockets, and US-backed
France demands resale sites purge looted goods after riots
France's digital minister has summoned six online resale platforms, including Vinted and eBay, to demand removal of listings for goods loote
French official alleges Russian hand in riot planning
Patrick Molinoz, vice-president of the French Mayoral Association, claims the recent wave of violence was planned and that Russian interfere
Trump claims Paris will become 'Muslim city' under Macron's immigration policies
Trump warned Macron years ago about immigration, saying Paris will become a 'Muslim city'. His remarks come as France faces violent protests
France's riot blame game intensifies as Kharkiv mourns children killed in Russian strike
French minister Sébastien Lecornu accuses the ultra-left of orchestrating unrest as riot damage mounts. In Kharkiv, two children die in a Ru
EU faces tough choices to fund Ukraine's €70 billion shortfall
Ukraine needs an additional €70 billion from the EU next year to sustain its war effort. Brussels is exploring options, but rising borrowing
Australian MP Helen Haines loses leg in deliberate car attack
Australian MP Helen Haines lost a leg after being deliberately struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta. Police have arrested a 43-y