By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Former Lebanese Deputy PM: No Trust in Any Side to Halt Border Conflict
Former Lebanese Deputy Prime Minister Ghassan Hasbani expressed deep skepticism about a lasting ceasefire on the Israel-Lebanon border. He n
Germany's Expectations for Hungary's New Premier: A Test of EU Normalisation
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar makes his first official visit to Berlin, where Chancellor Friedrich Merz expects a return to predicta
EU Migration Law and US-Iran Tensions: Europe's Dual Challenge
The EU has approved a migration law allowing return hubs in third countries, sparking debate. Meanwhile, US-Iran peace talks are at risk aft
Russian Missile Barrage Kills Nine Across Ukraine, Kyiv and Dnipro Hit
Russian missiles and drones hit Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv overnight, killing at least nine people and wounding dozens. The attacks follow Pr
UN Calls for Restraint as Israel Pushes Into Lebanon and Iran Warns of New Fronts
The United Nations has called for calm after Israeli forces pushed into Lebanon, risking the collapse of fragile US-Iran peace talks. Iran's
EU States Struggle to Unify Drone Defense Amid Eastern Flank Incursions
EU countries face growing drone threats on the eastern flank, with incursions in Latvia, Lithuania, Romania, and Finland. An internal docume
Sweden Raises Deportation Age for Teen Migrants to 21 in Policy Shift
Sweden will raise the age at which teenage migrants can be deported from 18 to 21. Those with deportation orders can now submit new residenc
World Urban Forum Highlights Housing and Climate Challenges for European Cities
The 13th World Urban Forum in Baku brought together European leaders and planners to address housing crises and climate adaptation. Discussi
Permanent Court of Arbitration Rejects Rwanda's £100 Million Claim Against UK Over Migrant Deal
An international tribunal has dismissed Rwanda's claim for £100 million from the UK over a cancelled migrant deportation deal. The Permanent
Rising US Borrowing Costs Pressure Trump Ahead of Midterms
US borrowing costs are rising as investors price in inflation risks from the Iran conflict and tariffs. Higher yields threaten economic grow
Former Syrian Officials Face Torture Trial in Vienna for Assad-Era Crimes
A former Syrian brigadier general and a police lieutenant colonel are on trial in Vienna for torturing opponents of Bashar al-Assad in Raqa
Romanian NATO Ex-Official Urges Better Low-Altitude Defenses After Drone Strike
A Russian drone carrying explosives struck a residential building in Galați, Romania, injuring two people. Former NATO Deputy Secretary-Gene