By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
France and Allies Intercept Suspected Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in Atlantic
France and allied nations detained the Tagor, a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, in international waters. President Macron condemned the vesse
PSG's Champions League Win Marred by Violence Across France
Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win triggered widespread violence across France, with nearly 800 arrests and one death. The unrest hi
Malta's Prime Minister Abela Poised for Fourth Labour Term
Preliminary results from Malta's general election show Prime Minister Robert Abela on track for a fourth term. The Labour Party appears to h
France Demands UN Security Council Meeting After Israel Captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon
Israeli troops captured the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking the deepest incursion in over 25 years. France condemn
US Navy strikes cargo ship in Gulf of Oman as tensions with Iran escalate
The US military struck a commercial vessel attempting to breach its blockade of Iranian ports, firing a missile into the engine room of the
Pashinyan Poised for Landslide Win, Pro-West Mandate in Armenia Vote
A Breavis poll projects Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party winning nearly 65% of the vote in Armenia's June 7 elections.
PSG Retains Champions League Title After Penalty Shootout Win Over Arsenal
Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles with a penalty shootout victory over Arsenal in Budapest. The match ended 1-1 a
Malta Votes as Labour Seeks Fourth Term Amid Corruption Concerns
Malta holds a snap general election as Prime Minister Robert Abela's Labour Party campaigns on strong GDP growth and low inflation. Voters a