By Pierre Lefevre
Paris-based political reporter. Bylines from Paris, Rome and Madrid. Closely follows elections and coalition politics.
Malaysia Condemns Norway's Revocation of Naval Missile Export License
Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned Norway's decision to revoke an export license for a naval missile system. Anwar warns
AI-Generated Videos Misrepresent Italy's Stance on Israel
Several AI-generated videos falsely depict Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni snubbing Benjamin Netanyahu and throwing documents. The cli
Rubio Demands Cuban Regime Change as US Pledges €85 Million in Aid
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio insists Cuba's government must step down as Washington renews a €85 million aid offer. The island faces bl
Ukraine's Ex-Presidential Chief of Staff Detained in €9 Million Graft Case
A Kyiv court ordered Andriy Yermak, former chief of staff to President Zelenskyy, held for two months on €9 million money-laundering charges
Trump in Beijing: US and China Seek to Stabilise Ties as Europe Watches Trade Fallout
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Thursday for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two powers aim to stabilise rel
Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing: Brussels Braces for Trade and Tech Fallout
Donald Trump arrived in Beijing with US tech CEOs for talks with Xi Jinping. Brussels is watching nervously, fearing a bilateral deal that c
Kremlin-Created 'New People' Party Rises to Second in Russian Polls Amid Internet Crackdown
New People, created by the Kremlin as a controlled outlet for dissent, now holds 13.4% support in state polling. Internet shutdowns and wart
Trump and Xi Open Beijing Summit Amid Trade War and Global Tensions
Trump and Xi met in Beijing on Thursday for a three-day summit aimed at stabilising US-China relations. Discussions cover trade, the Iran wa
Catherine, Princess of Wales, Makes First Overseas Trip Since Cancer Remission to Italy
Catherine, Princess of Wales, traveled to Reggio Emilia, Italy, for her first overseas engagement since revealing her cancer remission. The
Global Europe: MEPs Debate Whether the EU Can Lead in a Shifting World Order
The European Political Community's recent meeting in Armenia signals Europe's expanding strategic reach. MEPs debated deeper EU integration
EU Commission to Send Senior Team to Budapest as Hungary Seeks Exim Bank Route for Frozen Funds
A senior Commission team led by Declan Costello will visit Budapest next week to accelerate talks on Hungary's frozen recovery funds. Brusse
Russia Launches Massive Daytime Drone Attack on Ukraine, Killing Three
Russia launched hundreds of drones in a daytime attack on Ukraine on Wednesday, killing three and wounding 12. Ukraine's military intelligen