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'Wine is not comparable to other alcohols': French minister causes stir with bold alcohol claim
Guillaume blamed binge drinking among young people largely on spirits.
Three people injured in large explosion and fire at University of Lyon
The explosion hit days after a blast apparently caused by a gas leak hit a Paris bakery.
Fourth person confirmed dead in Paris bakery explosion after body found in rubble
Two firefighters and a Spanish tourist were also killed in the explosion yesterday.
'Macron out': Tens of thousands of 'yellow vest' protesters march in France
Officials have vowed zero tolerance for the violence that has marred the weekly protests since they began two months ago.
Third person confirmed dead following powerful explosion at Paris bakery
Around 200 firefighters were mobilised to battle a fire at the bakery before the explosion happened.
Toulouse's Ntamack one of five new faces in French training squad for Six Nations
The teenage centre is in line to emulate his father Émile.
Bayern Munich confirm capture of World Cup star Pavard on five-year deal
The France defender will join from Stuttgart in July.
France's 'yellow vest' protesters return to the streets
Around a thousand protesters gathered on the Champs-Elysees in central Paris.
'I would never prostitute my ideals and dreams' - Buffon says PSG move wasn't about money
The goalkeeper was expected to end his career at Juventus.
French Resistance hero who saved hundreds of Jewish children during WW2 dies aged 108
Georges Loinger was himself imprisoned during the war but escaped.
French prosecutors probe whether Macron’s ex-bodyguard used passports illegally
The investigation will examine the “abuse of trust” over Benalla’s failure to return two passports after he was no longer in office.
More than 50% of people think we should introduce France's winter eviction ban
The ‘trêve hivernale’ has been a part of French law since 1956.
12 year-old child survives being buried in snow following avalanche in French Alps
The boy was swept away after skiing with his parents in southeast France.
France World Cup star denies signing for Bayern Munich
The German club are said to want Benjamin Pavard at the end of the season, but the defender says he has not agreed a move.
Poll: Pick your favourite Six Nations try from these 10
There were plenty of exciting scores during this year’s championship.
'I never wanted to leave Spurs. I knew that I could have success here'
Moussa Sissoko has become a key player for Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham side this season.
Driver killed after car crashes at 'yellow vest' roadblock in southern France
There have now been ten deaths related to the protests since they began.
Deschamps dismisses Manchester City defender's claims over France omission
The French head coach says personal reasons are not responsible for Aymeric Laporte being left out.
'More than half of the global population' tuned into record-breaking World Cup
Fifa has released tv figures from the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
'I'm going to ask them to reverse it': Ross 'deeply regrets' Irish Ferries' Rosslare-France announcement
Irish Ferries yesterday said it is “unlikely” to have a ferry service between Rosslare and France in 2019.
France's 'yellow vest' protests lose momentum on decisive weekend
An estimated 66,000 people took to the streets across France yesterday.
Police release image of Strasbourg attacker suspect as Irish visitors to France told to exercise caution
Two were killed and one person left brain-dead after the shooting at the Christmas market in Strasbourg.
Suspected Christmas market gunman Cherif Chekatt shot dead by police in Strasbourg
Three people were killed and 13 wounded in a shooting on Tuesday.
Who is the Strasbourg Christmas market attacker Cherif Chekatt?
The suspected gunman has been sentenced 27 times for a variety of crimes.
'We saw a woman with a baby … we were screaming at her’: Sinn Féin MEP caught up in Strasbourg shooting
A lone gunman killed at least three people and wounded 13 others at the Christmas market in Strasbourg.
Strasbourg attack: Gunman who killed three people at Christmas market identified
The killer opened fire at around 8pm on one of the city’s busiest streets.
Strasbourg shooting: Two dead and 12 injured at Christmas market as suspect remains at large
The suspected gunman was wounded by soldiers after an exchange of gunfire.
'For us, this is nonsense': Yellow vest protesters slam Macron's 'crumbs' speech
After three weeks of large scale protests, Macron announced last night that the minimum wage would be increased.
Emmanuel Macron addresses nation and pledges wage increase in response to gilets jaunes
Macron also rolled back on an unpopular increase in taxes on pensioners.
22-year-old Bayern Munich attacker suggests he could retire if injury nightmare continues
Kingsley Coman has endured a difficult year due to ankle issues.
'Don't insult my country': France tells Trump to stop interfering in its politics
Trump yesterday posted two tweets referring to the “yellow vest” anti-government protests.
Over 1,700 arrested in latest 'yellow vest' protests in France
Protesters set fire to cars, burned barricades and smashed windows in pockets of violence across the city.
Over 700 arrested in early morning clashes at Paris 'yellow vest' protests
Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said 481 people had been detained in Paris.
Tourist sites closed and 8,000 police officers deployed to prevent repeat of 'yellow vest' riot
A number of tourist sites will be closed in Paris today ahead of more demonstrations.
French government scraps all plans to hike fuel taxes following fierce protests
Many of the “yellow vest” protesters have called for new protesters on Saturday
Irish lecturer stabbed to death in Paris
The French Minister for Higher Education confirmed that the man had been killed.
Opinion: It is not just about petrol prices - years of austerity in France caused violent protests
The French are practical people and they tightened their belts as much as they could until eventually they couldn’t survive, writes Renaud Beranger.
French Prime Minister suspends fuel hikes in bid to end 'yellow vest' protests
Hundreds were arrested last weekend when protests turned into street clashes in Paris.
Luka Modric edges out French World Cup stars to win 2018 Ballon d'Or
Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe was named the best player of the year under the age of 21 at the Ballon d’Or ceremony.
Frenchman (72) at centre of Nobel Literature Prize scandal jailed for rape by appeals court
72-year-old Jean-Claude Arnault was convicted by a Stockholm appeals court of raping a young woman in October 2011.
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