France

Nasri being grilled; an irate Raymond Domenech; Apocalypse now; ticket price madness; and more

Irishman and two former team-mates fail to have convictions overturned for raping 20-year-old student in Bordeaux in 2017

The same would be unthinkable in France and elsewhere in Europe

From selfie‑taking fans in berets to angry residents, the city is grappling with the fallout from the hit Netflix series

Court hears final arguments in appeal by Irishman and former team-mates of rape convictions

Deja vu for vineyards as EU intervenes again to help distil excess stocks into ethanol to prevent ‘collapse in prices’

Napoleon Bonaparte was particular target of early satirical cartoonists

‘No evidence’ that US aircraft flying to conflict are refuelling at Shannon Airport, says Taoiseach

Iranian Revolutionary Guards pledge to target US companies in region; Israel to demolish homes in Lebanon

Concerts will be Céline Dion’s first full-length shows in almost six years after stiff person syndrome diagnosis

A nightmarish cityscape that is identifiably Hong Kong; a classic of oppression in Iran; a celebration of queer lives; and a stark exploration of Albert Speer

How to Drink Better: Traditionally, most French vineyards didn’t need to be irrigated but this might not last forever

This is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelf

‘Prototypical French leftist’ served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002 and stood twice for the presidency

As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy

One price, home and away: from a 17th-century apartment in Siena to a restored farmhouse near Athenry

State-funded scheme only available for medical reasons, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill

Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change

Socialist Party grandee remembered as intellectual and moral force by allies and foes alike

Former French prime minister re-established credibility for country’s Socialist Party after bribery and fraud scandals

National Rally candidates were defeated by left-wing rivals in Marseille and Nimes

More than 1,500 cities and towns voted local elections on Sunday, seen as a test of political temperature before presidential election

Outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo vowed to make Paris the ‘world capital of cycling’. So I put the city’s streets to the two-wheel test

If the reds from this part of France have not been to your taste in the past, but it’s time for a rethink

EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der Leyen

Ugo Bienvenu, director of the Oscar-nominated animated film Arco, on sticking with his creative vision

With language orals, there is a lot of information to remember before you even greet the examiner

Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party builds on previous results and set to contest second round in Marseilles and Nice

From Sydney mornings to no immersion worries, here’s what emigrants miss and love about life abroad

One price, home and away: from a converted church in Letterkenny to a country home in Marsciano

Local elections will fire the starting gun for the 2027 presidential elections

Fixing a seizure sticker to cabin, court can sell Boeing 737 at public auction if debt is not paid by deadline

DIY works, covering a wide breath of topics, historically provided space for marginalised voices and are surging in popularity again

Eamon O’Hara founded European network Ecolise, which supports community climate change projects

One price, home and away: A house beside Curracloe beach: a lodge with a private berth; and more

Macron said talks have begun with eight European countries about co-operation

France plans to send air defence systems, UK considers deploying warship after British base came under attack

Officers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces

The French are so different in many ways to us Irish. Realising this I began to crack this place open.

How to Drink Better: As temperatures rise, some regions in Europe are allowing growers to plant new varieties, although it’s not always straightforward