At a time when Islamophobia began to take hold in Europe, the renowned French poet pushed back on misconceptions. His works feature over a hundred references to the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran.

How a fiery speech by far-right Hungarian PM Victor Orbán at the European Parliament, followed by an unusually stirring speech by Ursula von der Leyen, inspired a group of MPs to break out into song

The award-winning novelist, whose storylines are known for their prescience, tells Al Majalla how Russia's invasion of Ukraine has irrevocably changed him

From Gene Kelly to Harrison Ford, here are nine movies you can stream set in the City of Lights

The award-winning author, documentary-maker, and former presidential candidate talks to Al Majalla about Elon Musk being a 'tragic god' and how our environmental paradigm shift is changing things

A look at Meloni's deal with Albania and what Labour hopes to learn from the far-right Brothers of Italy and its tough-on-migration approach

Showcasing the traditions of different Saudi provinces and performing British classics with the Royal Philharmonic (and even an Adele song), these Saudi artists left their mark on the British capital

At a time when so many European leaders are facing intense political pressure to resolve the migrant crisis, the Italian PM's ability to reduce illegal migration by 60% has turned heads

Erpenbeck tells the story of a crumbling love affair, symbolising the end of her native East Germany. She tells Al Majalla about her life and literary career.

The Armenian portraitist from Syria emigrated to Canada in 1923. His snapshot of the British PM made him a household name, and he went on to photograph some of the world's most famous figures.