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France

Last year
2025
Ireland fall agonisingly short of World Cup semi as France cling on
Scott Bemand’s side were overhauled in a thrilling second half in Exeter.
Ireland fall agonisingly short of World Cup semi-final as France cling on
Scott Bemand’s side were overhauled in a thrilling second half in Exeter.
Ireland get World Cup quarter-final shot against familiar France
'They took collagen out of a pig and put it on my kneecap'
Macron names Sébastien Lecornu as France's fourth prime minister in a year
French government collapses as parliament ousts second PM in nine months
Can anyone wrestle the Top 14 title from relentless Toulouse?
Zelenskyy and Macron: 26 countries have committed to contributing to Ukraine's post-war security
The US has yet to indicate support for the security guarantee plan.
US President Donald Trump joined by phone and his special envoy Steve Witkoff was at the meeting in person.
Macron said the US would make a decision on supporting the plan 'in the coming days'.
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said Ireland was 'open' to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
French police kill suspect after five people injured in Marseille stabbing spree
French actor Gerard Depardieu ordered to stand trial for rape
One dead and five injured after man drives car into crowd outside French wine bar
United Nations votes to wind up Irish-involved Lebanon peacekeeping mission
France to sue Australian streaming platform after the death of a user during livestream
Kneecap to perform at festival outside Paris today despite objections in France
Easyjet flight does U-turn after passenger tries to enter cockpit
French influencer who had been 'humiliated and abused' on livestreams for months dies on air
Swarm of jellyfish forces shutdown at biggest nuclear power plant in France
Europe grapples with extreme heat, as wildfires burn homes and claim lives
Several people have died either in wildfires or from extreme temperatures.
Pope’s general audience moved indoors due to heatwave as child dies of heatstroke in Italy
Firefighters battle blaze in France amid fears that dry weather could ignite new flames
Extraordinary photos show scale of devastation caused by wildfires that scorched southern France
Firefighters warn that stronger winds are forecast for later today, and local temperatures are set to reach 32 degrees Celsius.
One dead, nine injured in wildfire in southern France
Watch: Rare overhead footage of Gaza reveals scale of devastation
The airdrop by the French military is one of a number being carried out by European countries, including the UK.
Multiple French cities are imposing curfews for teenagers to try to combat crime
Starvation crisis in Gaza features heavily on front pages of international newspapers
Ambassador Mike Huckabee chooses sarcasm as US denounces French move to recognise Palestine
France will officially recognise State of Palestine in September, Macron announces
Macrons file lawsuit against US right-wing podcaster over claims France’s first lady was born male
Tributes paid to young cyclist who died suddenly in France
France and holders England reach Euro 2025 quarter-finals with heavy wins
UK and France to declare plans to work together on nuclear deterrents to defend Europe
France wildfire shuts down Marseille airport
Bee attack in French town leaves 24 injured
Worst possible start for England as they lose Euros opener to France
Worst possible start for England as they lose Euros opener to France
Second day of French air traffic strike disrupts thousands of flights across Europe
French police puncture UK-bound migrant boat as Starmer backs 'toughening' Channel response
EU Commission President Von der Leyen faces no-confidence vote next week
'I couldn't step outside': Irish tourists swelter as 'heat dome' blankets southern Europe
Scorching conditions are forecast to continue today, with many cities and districts under heat warnings.
Stena Line announces it's axing the Rosslare to Cherbourg service from September