The French revolutionary: can a veteran firebrand stem France’s far-right surge?France’s radical left leader Jean Luc Mélenchon is taking another tilt at the presidency - but critics argue that his polarising appeal could hand power to the right Fri May 08 2026 - 18:49
Spain’s all‑night partying gives way to afternoon drinking and early nightsWhat began during Covid curfews has become a popular, permanent reset of Spanish social hours for manyThu May 07 2026 - 16:12
Only a lucky or well-informed few are benefiting from erratic US policies Global Briefing: A constant stream of unpredictable Trump administration announcements is not cost-freeThu May 07 2026 - 06:33
Iran war reveals globalisation’s invisible workforceThe plight of 20,000 trapped seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz is described as unprecedentedWed May 06 2026 - 06:24
Flurry of book launches marks opening chapter of French presidential contestNew publications by Gabriel Attal and Bruno Le Maire viewed as clear signal of leadership hopesFri May 01 2026 - 12:00
Trump’s $1.5 trillion request for Pentagon reflects ‘urgency of the moment’, Hegseth saysIran says it needs ‘credible guarantees’ against more US-Israeli attacks before it can ensure security in the GulfWed Apr 29 2026 - 20:27
The Italian opera house and the PM’s friend: How Venice appointment sparked a rowAppointment of Beatrice Venezi, a personal friend of Giorgia Meloni, had been mired in controversy from the outsetWed Apr 29 2026 - 11:30
Oscar Wilde, Paris and the afterlife of a scandal that never quite endedThe beautiful youth Wilde blamed for his downfall ended up a ‘stooped old man’ in HoveTue Apr 28 2026 - 06:00
Outcry over conditions of young calves imported into Netherlands from Ireland Dutch investigation finds bull calves have no food or water for about 24 hours on journey from Ireland Sat Apr 25 2026 - 12:30
Rise of ‘new Catholics’ hardens battle lines between US and the VaticanJD Vance’s recent comments reflect a growing movement of conservative believers promoting a more traditionalist, ethnocentric pathSat Apr 25 2026 - 06:00
Pope Leo takes a stand for peace at the risk of riling Trump Pontiff doubles down on excoriating criticism of military aggressors in the face of Trump’s ireSat Apr 18 2026 - 05:21
Oil and gas prices tumble as Iran pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz Abbas Araghchi says passage for commercial vessels will be permitted while there is a ceasefire in LebanonFri Apr 17 2026 - 21:00
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ but US blockade remains in placeUnclear how quickly shipping can resume on pre-war conditions as 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon beginsFri Apr 17 2026 - 20:22
The Strait of Hormuz is back ‘open’. Does this mean fuel crisis is over?Mixed signals suggest there may be no quick return to the pre-war status quoFri Apr 17 2026 - 19:36
Why are prices so low in Spain when Ireland has the most expensive electricity in Europe? Wholesale energy prices in Spain are among the cheapest in Europe but are surging elsewhereThu Apr 16 2026 - 06:00
How other countries are responding to surging oil prices - and why Spain is in a good positionFrom France to the UK, governments across the globe are scrambling to take a range of measures to cushion consumers from increasing energy costsWed Apr 15 2026 - 14:11
Orbán’s defeat a blow to nationalist parties in advance of key European votes Momentum of hard right falters before elections in France, Italy, Slovakia and SerbiaMon Apr 13 2026 - 14:01
France is talking to the Iranians, and it’s paying offIt is not a coincidence that a French-owned ship was allowed to pass through the Strait of HormuzThu Apr 09 2026 - 18:30
French jury upholds 14-year rape sentence for Irish former rugby player Denis CoulsonIrishman and two former team-mates fail to have convictions overturned for raping 20-year-old student in Bordeaux in 2017Sat Apr 04 2026 - 08:21
Le backlash: Emily in Paris effect divides French capitalFrom selfie‑taking fans in berets to angry residents, the city is grappling with the fallout from the hit Netflix seriesSat Apr 04 2026 - 05:29
Are the Emilys welcome in Paris?Naomi O'Leary looks at the popularity of Netflix's Emily in Paris, and the differing views it has caused in France's capital. Video: Naomi O'LearyFri Apr 03 2026 - 16:27
French jury asked to uphold 14-year rape sentence for Irish former rugby player Denis CoulsonCourt hears final arguments in appeal by Irishman and former team-mates of rape convictionsFri Apr 03 2026 - 13:58
Donald Trump denounces European states restricting US access to airspace due to Iran war‘No evidence’ that US aircraft flying to conflict are refuelling at Shannon Airport, says TaoiseachWed Apr 01 2026 - 06:00
‘The rift is too deep’: Europe leaders are in no mood to help the USMarco Rubio travelled to Paris to convince Europeans to get on board. His overtures were met with restrained politesse and unconcealed furyFri Mar 27 2026 - 16:23
Ireland’s neutrality a ‘difficult path’ to follow, senior official saysDepartment of Defence secretary general Jacqui McCrum spoke at French defence conferenceWed Mar 25 2026 - 22:09
Lionel Jospin: France mourns man who once unified its divided left Socialist Party grandee remembered as intellectual and moral force by allies and foes alikeTue Mar 24 2026 - 16:18
Marine Le Pen far-right fails to take key cities: four takeaways from French local electionsNational Rally candidates were defeated by left-wing rivals in Marseille and NimesMon Mar 23 2026 - 16:36
Recreating my old cycling commute shows how Paris won the car warsOutgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo vowed to make Paris the ‘world capital of cycling’. So I put the city’s streets to the two-wheel testSun Mar 22 2026 - 06:55
Why France's local elections matterNaomi O'Leary reports from Paris, where nationwide mayoral elections are being seen as a barometer for France's 2027 presidential election. Video: Naomi O'LearyMon Mar 16 2026 - 16:11
Hardliners gain ground in French local elections Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party builds on previous results and set to contest second round in Marseilles and NiceMon Mar 16 2026 - 14:00
Why Europe is watching closely as France votesLocal elections will fire the starting gun for the 2027 presidential electionsFri Mar 13 2026 - 15:31
Why is France increasing its nuclear arsenal?Macron said talks have begun with eight European countries about co-operation Tue Mar 03 2026 - 17:31
Why have the US and Israel attacked Iran? Why has Dubai been hit? Could the conflict spread?Your questions answered as fighting in the region continuesMon Mar 02 2026 - 16:20
‘Is your French girl in town?’: Epstein files reveal correspondence with David BlaineMagician agreed to Epstein request to provide letter of support for woman’s US visa applicationThu Feb 12 2026 - 14:13
Epstein files: Key revelations and some stories you may have missedCache of three million files is thick with famous names and lurid detailsFri Feb 06 2026 - 18:03
How are Europe’s neutral and non-aligned states changing policies in an age of war?There are fewer non-aligned European countries after Finland and Sweden joined Nato, while Denmark has dropped its rejection of EU defence cooperation Fri Jan 02 2026 - 06:10
‘A taboo has broken’: How Western powers are pushing to re-write refugee lawThis year saw open calls for reform 1951 Refugee Convention and 1950 European Convention on Human RightsWed Dec 31 2025 - 05:52
‘We are heading for a war Europe might lose’: Continent preparing public for possible conflict European governments are preparing the public for the possibility of conflict as US security guarantees fadeTue Dec 30 2025 - 07:20
Why does Trump hate Europe? A new security strategy influenced by Maga ideology has Ireland in its sightsSun Dec 14 2025 - 06:38
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily lifeCanadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary Fri Dec 12 2025 - 14:45
EU satellite images identified ‘dark vessel’ in Irish Sea that could be linked to rogue drones Airborne devices appeared in Dublin Bay, close to flight path of Ukrainian president’s planeThu Dec 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Considerable’ concern Ireland lacks means to defend itself ahead of EU presidency roleNew report says State faces ‘most dangerous’ security situation in recent historyThu Dec 11 2025 - 06:00
‘We can’t let this happen’: Dozens of artists to lose studios with closure of The ComplexVenue had agreement with developer to buy site but this was dependent on State funding that has not materialisedFri Dec 05 2025 - 06:00
Irish-trained Libyan troops appear in Russia fearing deployment to UkraineMembers of warlord Khalifa Haftar’s 166 Infantry Battalion expected to undergo further training in Belarus, Moscow’s allyThu Dec 04 2025 - 10:00
France and Germany to bring back military service as Russia threat looms Paris and Berlin latest to reintroduce measure to strengthen forces as US steps back from ContinentFri Nov 28 2025 - 12:44
How Denmark’s ‘hardcore’ immigration policies are inspiring the UK and EUCountries are warming to once-rejected ideas such as overseas refugee hubs and seizing of assetsSun Nov 23 2025 - 12:30
The best Irish stories are often about death. My grandfather stole his own funeralThe history of Ireland – the hunger, the loss of the language – was so much closer than I knew. The change had been so fast from my grandfather’s life to mineSun Nov 23 2025 - 06:00
How the hardening of the UK’s immigration laws will affect IrelandNorthern Ireland’s post-Brexit deal may scupper Westminster’s plansSat Nov 22 2025 - 06:00
The politics of prestige behind Egypt’s new mega-museumBehind architecture and ancient treasures lies state strategy built on mega-projects and foreign capital to shore up strained economyTue Nov 18 2025 - 12:00
Bataclan attack, 10 years on: How night of terror led to permanent changes to French police powersRights groups warn toughened powers are used to prevent peaceful protestWed Nov 12 2025 - 18:53
