By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Massive drone strike ignites fires across St Petersburg
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Sunday caused fires at industrial and logistics facilities in St Petersburg. Russian authorities cla
Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg and Leningrad region in major attack
Ukrainian drones hit an oil terminal and a VK data centre in the Leningrad region, killing one and injuring 15. Russian officials say 144 dr
Lyon cleans up after violent cost-of-living protests leave central district in ruins
Central Lyon was littered with debris and looted stores on Sunday after Saturday's cost-of-living protests turned violent. The city's touris
Trump's Ukraine blame game masks deeper US policy failures
Trump's attacks on Zelenskyy are a political distraction from US policy failures on Iran and fuel prices. The strategy risks undermining Ukr
Midday Europe Bulletin: October 18, 2026 – Key Updates
From Brussels to Berlin, here are the top stories shaping Europe this midday. Economic pressures, diplomatic moves, and cultural highlights
France counts cost after violent protests over living costs
Between 550,000 and 800,000 people marched across France on Saturday, but violence erupted in several cities. Public buildings were set alig
Historic Limoges town hall destroyed as French protests turn violent
Masked protesters set fire to the historic Limoges town hall, causing its spire to collapse. Around 550,000 people joined demonstrations nat
Romanian F-16s intercept two drones over Black Sea
Romanian F-16s shot down two drones over the Black Sea on Saturday. Defence Minister Radu Miruta confirmed the interceptions near Sulina. Th
Brussels and Liège see violent clashes as cost-of-living protests escalate
Belgian police fired tear gas and water cannons in Brussels and Liège as protests turned violent. Interior Minister Bernard Quintin condemne
Euronews journalists attacked by masked looters during Paris protests
Euronews journalists were attacked by masked looters in Paris while covering Saturday's demonstrations. The assault follows social media cal
Yellow vests and students merge in Paris protest over living costs
Yellow vest and student protesters converged in Paris on Saturday, forming a massive demonstration over living costs and education. The prot
Magyar doubts Zelenskyy will attend Budapest anniversary events
Hungarian PM Péter Magyar doubts Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the 23 October commemorations in Budapest. The two leaders met in Brussels