By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Berlin Pride Attack: Political Islam Poses a Direct Threat to Open Society
A vehicle attack on Berlin's Christopher Street Day, allegedly by an Islamist, killed one woman and injured many. The incident has reignited
Ukraine strikes Russian cargo linked to Iran as conflict expands
Ukraine has launched long-range strikes on vessels in the Caspian Sea that it says were transporting Russian military equipment to Iran. Pre
Italy's petrol prices hit €2.6 per litre as opposition demands action
Petrol prices in Italy have exceeded €2.6 per litre in Milan and on major motorways. Opposition parties and consumer groups are demanding ur
Car Attack at Berlin Pride Leaves One Dead, 16 Injured; Suspect at Large
A manhunt is underway in Berlin after a car plowed into a crowd at the Christopher Street Day Pride event on Saturday night, killing one per
Orbán Urges Fidesz to Adopt 'Resistance Politics' After Election Defeat
Former Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán told Fidesz to abandon self-reflection and adopt 'resistance politics' to defend national freedom. He compa
UN chief makes first Damascus visit in 17 years, calls for global support for Syria
António Guterres is the first UN secretary-general to visit Syria since 2009, arriving in Damascus to show solidarity. He called on the inte
Mass grave of Napoleonic soldiers found in Hitler's birthplace Braunau
A child's discovery of a bone in Braunau am Inn led to the excavation of nine mass graves. The remains of at least 120 young men, likely sol
Tunisia marks Saied's power grab anniversary amid deadly blackout crisis
Between 150 and 200 people are reported dead after a week of blackouts during an exceptional heatwave. The crisis coincides with the fifth a
Zelenskyy and Trump set for White House meeting amid renewed peace push
Zelenskyy and Trump will meet at the White House on Tuesday, a US official confirmed. The talks aim to revive stalled peace negotiations. Th
Irish Police Intercept Sophisticated Car Bomb Near Northern Ireland Border
Irish police arrested a man and a woman after intercepting a sophisticated car bomb in County Monaghan, near the border with Northern Irelan
Russian Strike Damages Latvian Consulate in Sloviansk, Killing Six Civilians
Russian guided aerial bombs struck the Ukrainian city of Sloviansk, damaging Latvia's honorary consulate and killing six civilians. Latvia's
Netanyahu Orders Military Crackdown After Deadly Clash in West Bank Village
Four Palestinians and one Israeli were killed in a clash near the West Bank village of Tell. Israeli PM Netanyahu has ordered the military t