Jess McHugh

Breaking News Reporter -- Europe

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Jess McHugh reports on Europe for the breaking news team. A Yale alum, she has previously worked for CNN, McSweeney's, and The Missing Slate and reported from France, Senegal, San Francisco, and DC. When's she's not writing about French politics, she boxes and knits scarves.

Sweden Economy 2015: Trade, Increased Exports To North America, Asia Planned By Swedish Government

"We need to [work with] regional and local actors to get more international investment to Sweden."

Health Update 2015: Is Air Pollution Killing You? New Study Reports

"Air pollution is not just a nuisance or the haze we see on the horizon; it's literally putting our health in danger."

EU-Ukraine Deal 2015: Netherlands Petition Triggers Referendum Over Controversial Pact

A petition on a satirical news site garnered more than enough votes to trigger a referendum on the pact.

France Russia Mistral Deal 2015: Why Egypt Is Rapidly Stockpiling French Defense Equipment

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has made building the country's defense capabilities a top priority.

Climate Change Update 2015: Brazil Vows To Reduce Carbon Emissions By Nearly Half

“As countries that are as vast as continents, we have this very important greenhouse gas emissions target," President Dilma Rousseff says.

Pope Francis In Philadelphia Update: Best Moments Of Pontiff's Visit To City Of Brotherly Love

"God weeps for the sexual abuse of children," Pope Francis reportedly says in Philadelphia Sunday.

Philadelphia Street Closures Pope Visit 2015: How To Avoid City Traffic During Pontiff's Tour

The pope has a busy schedule in the City Of Brotherly Love, and many streets will be closed to accommodate the landmark tour.

Pope Visit 2015: How Francis Wooed World Religions (And Atheists Too)

“Through action, he’s sending the message that you can’t fulfill your faith without serving people beyond your community.”

Refugee Crisis 2015 Explained: Who Is Coming To Europe; Where They're Headed And Why

More than half of the refugees in Europe are Syrians fleeing an escalating civil war in their home country.

Volkswagen Manipulated Emissions Tests In Europe, Germany Claims, As Audi And Porsche Execs Forced Out

Nearly 11 million cars have been affected by the misleading software, causing uproar among Volkswagen owners and environmental protection agencies alike.

Hillary Clinton 2016: Lena Dunham For Vice President?

The "Girls" creator will interview the former U.S. secretary of state, and it will be featured online next week.

Martin Winterkorn Resigns: After Volkswagen Emissions Controversy, CEO Steps Down Amid Dropping Stocks, Angry Customers

News of CEO Martin Winterkorn's resignation Wednesday comes days after the automaker admitted that 11 million of its cars were rigged to cheat on EPA emissions tests.

Left-Handed Controversy Oklahoma: Pre-School Teacher Forces Child To Write With Right Hand, Calling Left-Handedness 'Sinister' And 'Evil'

The teacher's note to Sands included an article that described left-handed people as "sinister," "evil" and “unlucky.”

Marine Le Pen Charged For Anti-Muslim Nazi Comments: French Far-Right Leader Accused Of Racial Hatred

The charges in France stem from comments far-right leader Marine Le Pen made about Muslims during her presidential campaign in 2010.

LGBT Bullying: Prince William First British Royal To Defend Gay Rights

The royal family has historically avoided talking about issues related to gay rights and homophobia.

Under Putin, Stalin Making A Comeback In Russia? Russian Senator Moves To Criminalize Monuments Honoring Former Soviet Leader

Pro-Stalin sentiment has experienced a resurgence in Russia, and this month two regions unveiled monuments to the leader.

EU Refugee Crisis In Austria: Influx Of Thousands Could Solve Slowing Economic Growth, Analysts Say

“Let us not forget, we are an aging continent in demographic decline."

Israel-Russia Relations Update: Netanyahu Visits Putin Amid Heightening Tension In Syria

"What's important is Putin's commitment not to get mixed up in arming Hezbollah, which should help Israel," an Israeli official says.

EU Crisis: 29,000 Refugees Enter Croatia As Government Capacity Being Tested

Croatia's government has struggled to respond to the crisis, which has seen 29,000 refugees and economic migrants enter the country since last week.

Refugee Crisis Update: Countries Refusing Resettlement Quotas Threaten EU, Says Hollande

France's president called on all European nations to help deal with the influx of refugees, whose numbers have climbed to over 500,000 since January.

Egypt Unrest Update: 2 Injured In Bomb Explosion In Cairo As ISIS Threat Grows

No person or group has claimed responsibility for the blast, though unrest has been growing in the nation throughout the summer.

Can Tsipras Unite Debt-Ridden Greece? Citizens, Politicians React To Syriza's Narrow Win In Snap Elections

Politicians congratulated Alexis Tsipras and his party, but the social media buzz was less than jubilant.

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Pope Francis Meets With Fidel Castro In Cuba, Gifts Exchanged In Unofficial Event

“I think this shows that the Vatican wants to engage with Cuba rather than confront it."

Greek Elections 2015: Exit Polls Show Syriza Poised For Close Win

The New Democracy party leader Vangelis Meimarakis has acknowledged defeat in the country's snap parliamentary elections Sunday.

Beirut Protests Update: Lebanese 'You Stink' Anti-Government Demonstrations Turn Violent

The Lebanese capital has witnessed weeks of protests over the collapse of garbage-collection services in the city.

Far-Right-Wing National Front Party Gains Popularity, As Marine Le Pen Takes The Lead Amid Refugee Crisis

Dissatisfied with France's two mainstream parties, voters in the country's northern region are increasingly looking toward the National Front, according to a new opinion poll.