By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
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
Suspected Sabotage Hits German Navy: Who Is Behind the Attacks?
Since the start of 2025, ten suspected sabotage incidents have been uncovered affecting the German navy. A frigate's fuel line was slit in W
Zelenskyy Warns of Imminent Russian Offensive as Kyiv Braces for New Strikes
President Zelenskyy has warned that Russia may be preparing a massive new attack on Ukraine, based on intelligence. The warning comes after
France Reports Surge in Anti-Religious Acts Across All Faiths
France's Interior Ministry reports a significant increase in anti-religious acts from 2010 to 2025, with antisemitic incidents now comprisin
France Opens Judicial Inquiry into Alleged Torture of Gaza Flotilla Activists
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot referred the case to the courts on Friday. Reports allege humiliation, rape, and torture of activis