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.

Election 2016: Rand Paul Black Lives Matter Criticism Under Fire For 'Randsplaining'

“You know things cost money, and they need to learn that things cost money, and really all lives matter,” said Paul.

Saudi Arabia Oil Prices Plunge After China 'Black Monday,' Business Leaders Debate Production Restrictions

“Oil just can’t stop sliding and local investors are very worried about where the bottom is,” said Sebastien Henin, head of asset management at the National Investor in Abu Dhabi.

French Mosque Fire Is Arson, Hollande Says, As Anti-Muslim Crimes On The Rise In France

"Muslims in France should be able to practice their religion freely and safely," French President François Hollande said Monday.

China Meltdown Could Hurt Global Recovery, German Trade, Warns French Economic Minister

"I think we'll have very weak growth," French Economic Minister Emmanuel Macron said in a meeting with German diplomats and journalists.

French Train Attack: France Must 'Prepare For More Terror,' Hollande Says After Thalys, Charlie Hebdo Terrorism

"We are always exposed and Friday's aggression on the Thalys Amsterdam-Paris train could have resulted in monstrous carnage without the courage of several passengers," President Francois Hollande said Tuesday.

Miss Italy Muslim Model? Religion Prompts Online Insults Ahead Of Italian Beauty Pageant

“Miss Italy is a beauty contest, religion doesn’t enter into it and I don’t want everything focused on that,” Ahlam el-Brinis told local Italian media.

Greek Debt Crisis 2015: Monty Python Was A 'Political Influence,' Former Greece Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis Says

Former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis has provided an irreverent and frank take on Greece's debt crisis.

North Korea China Military Parade Snub: Kim Jong Un Refuses Chinese Invitation As Border Tensions With Seoul Heighten

"Beijing has been noticeably, almost painfully, absent from the escalating tension on the Korean Peninsula," an observer said.

China 'Black Monday' Timeline: The Chinese Stock Market Crash And How It Happened

The Chinese stock market continued to tumble Monday, with losses in the billions and markets consequently plunging all over the world.

Venice Tourism Debate 2015: Residents Fear Visitors Are Destroying Their City, Demand Authorities Crack Down On Cruise Ships

Venice welcomes millions of tourists every year, but some are more welcome than others.

Greek Crisis Migrants and Refugees: What Is The Difference Between The Two Terms?

The difference between the two terms used for people who are illegally entering Greece as a means to make a better life for themselves is more than just a simple case of semantics.

Russia's Night Wolves: Pro-Putin Biker Gang To Stage Recreation Of WWII In Crimea, Complete With Lights And Lasers [VIDEO]

The Night Wolves have been on the Kremlin payroll since 2009, reportedly receiving $1 million over the past 18 months.

Greek Migrant Crisis 2015: Lesbos Refugees Stranded By The Thousands, Ferries Off The Island Completely Booked

A spike in migrant arrivals to the Greek island represents “the worst refugee crisis since World War II,” Amnesty International says.

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Statue Of Liberty ISIS Bomb Threat Arrest: NYPD, FBI Capture Jason Paul Smith In Texas

In the 911 call, Jason Paul Smith allegedly identified himself as a member of the Islamic State group and said he was preparing to bomb the Statue Of Liberty.

Israel-Palestine Conflict: French UN Security Council Resolution Off The Table In Favor Of Palestinian Statehood?

"The meeting also provided an opportunity to prepare for the first French-Palestinian intergovernmental seminar,” diplomats said.

Buckingham Palace Suicide Attempt? Man Begs Police To Shoot Him

The man kept demanding to see the queen and was shouting at spectators, witnesses said.

Women Navy SEALS By 2016? Pentagon Almost Finished Reviewing Physical Standards

The military's ban on women fighting in combat was lifted in January 2013.

Donald Trump Immigration Controversy: Chef José Andrés Lawsuit Crowdfunding Campaign Aims To Raise $100K

Chef José Andrés pulled out of a deal to open a restaurant with Donald Trump after the candidate called Mexican immigrants "criminals and rapists."

Amid 'Brexit' Debate, EU Nationals Clamor For UK Dual Citizenship

Britain has long been seen by other European Union members as a somewhat reticent member state.

Explosion In Bangkok: Will Tourism Take A Hit After Thai Bombing?

The majority of tourists killed in Monday's blast were from China or India.

Halal Debate In French Public Schools: Politician Proposes Vegetarian Meals For All

A French lawmaker launches a petition after a mayor tries to impose school menu restrictions viewed by critics as being anti-Muslim.

Bangkok Blast Video: Fatalities Reported After Thailand Explosion

New reports from local media estimate between 15 and 27 people have been killed, with at least 80 more wounded.

Il Palio Siena 2015: What Is The Epic Horse Race Thundering Through Italy? [PHOTOS]

The competition to win Il Palio is so fierce that saboteurs have drugged horses and kidnapped jockeys ahead of the races.

Burundi Army Leader Bikomagu Assassinated, Daughter Transferred To Different Hospital For Security Reasons

Local authorities and diplomats feared the run-up to another civil war amid many other assassinations.

Iowa State Fair 2015: Hillary Clinton Eats Pork Chop On A Stick, Jeb Bush Cheats On Diet, As Presidential Candidates Talk Politics, Enjoy Fried Food

The Iowa State Fair has long been a required stop for presidential hopefuls who want to connect with middle America and win votes in the important swing-state.