Violent protests, economists' concerns of a debt crisis and an forthcoming election that could affect will affect voters and governments across Europe, Europe Editor Tony Connelly examines the precipice the Fifth Republic finds itself glaring over.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff travelled to St Peterburg this week for his ninth meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin since February 2025. Did the former real estate developer make any progress this time towards ending the war in Ukraine?

US special envoy Steve Witkoff travelled to St Peterburg this week for his ninth meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin since February 2025. Did the former real estate developer make any progress this time towards ending the war in Ukraine?