By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Fuel Crisis Deepens in Russian-Occupied Crimea as Petrol Sales Halt
Petrol sales in Russian-occupied Crimea will be suspended from Sunday morning as a fuel crisis deepens. Moscow-backed governor Sergey Aksyon
US and Iranian Delegations Meet in Switzerland for Nuclear and Ceasefire Talks
US and Iranian delegations have arrived in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, for negotiations on implementing a provisional peace agreement. Vice Pr
António Costa's Russia Contacts: A Diplomatic Necessity, Not a Scandal
European Council President António Costa's head of cabinet made undisclosed calls to Russian officials, sparking a Brussels drama. Insiders
Zelenskyy Gives Belarus One Week to Remove Drone Relay Equipment
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has given Belarus a one-week ultimatum to remove relay equipment used to guide Russian drone attacks. The warning comes
Macron and Sánchez Reject EU Return Hubs as Ineffective and Un-European
Emmanuel Macron and Pedro Sánchez have strongly criticized EU plans for return hubs in third countries. Macron questioned the effectiveness
EU Leaders Call for Unified Strategy Against €31 Billion Drug Trade
EU leaders discussed the €31 billion drug market for the first time at a summit, calling for a coordinated response across borders. Belgium'
EU Commission Approves Hungary's Revised €10bn Recovery Plan as New PM Debuts at Summit
The European Commission approved Hungary's revised recovery plan, potentially unlocking €10 billion in post-pandemic funds. The decision cam
Andy Burnham Returns to Westminster, Poised to Challenge Starmer's Leadership
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election with 55% of the vote, returning to parliament after nine years as Greater Manchester mayor. He h
Meloni Rejects Trump's 'Completely Made-Up' Claims About G7 Encounter
Giorgia Meloni has dismissed as 'completely made-up' Donald Trump's claim that she begged for a photo at the G7 summit in Évian. The Italian
Russian Overnight Strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa Kill One, Injure Children
Overnight Russian strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa regions killed one person and injured children and adults. Residential buildings, vehicles, a
Cuba's Parliament Approves Sweeping Reforms to Expand Private Sector and Foreign Investment
Cuba's parliament approved 176 economic reforms to expand private-sector participation and attract foreign investment. The measures remove t
Russian Drones Strike Two Foreign Civilian Ships in Black Sea, Ukraine Reports
Russian drones struck two civilian ships flying flags of Saint Kitts and Nevis and Panama in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and inju