France’s radical left leader Jean Luc Mélenchon is taking another tilt at the presidency - but critics argue that his polarising appeal could hand power to the right

What began during Covid curfews has become a popular, permanent reset of Spanish social hours for many

Global Briefing: A constant stream of unpredictable Trump administration announcements is not cost-free

The plight of 20,000 trapped seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz is described as unprecedented

New publications by Gabriel Attal and Bruno Le Maire viewed as clear signal of leadership hopes

Iran says it needs ‘credible guarantees’ against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the Gulf

Appointment of Beatrice Venezi, a personal friend of Giorgia Meloni, had been mired in controversy from the outset

The beautiful youth Wilde blamed for his downfall ended up a ‘stooped old man’ in Hove

Dutch investigation finds bull calves have no food or water for about 24 hours on journey from Ireland

JD Vance’s recent comments reflect a growing movement of conservative believers promoting a more traditionalist, ethnocentric path

Pontiff doubles down on excoriating criticism of military aggressors in the face of Trump’s ire

Abbas ⁠Araghchi says passage for commercial vessels will be permitted while there is a ceasefire in Lebanon

Unclear how quickly shipping can resume on pre-war conditions as 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins

Mixed signals suggest there may be no quick return to the pre-war status quo

Wholesale energy prices in Spain are among the cheapest in Europe but are surging elsewhere