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Coronavirus reaches Europe as France confirms three cases
The two confirmed cases, the first in Europe, were announced by the health minister Agnes Buzyn.
Tear gas deployed by police as 15 arrested in new anti-Macron demonstration in Paris
Police said 15 people were arrested.
Notre Dame 'not saved yet' and still in a 'state of peril' following devastating fire
A blaze in April last year destroyed the roof and toppled the spire of the medieval cathedral.
Police kill man who stabbed passer-by to death in Paris park
At least two other people are reported to have been stabbed during the attack.
21 taken to hospital after suffering carbon monoxide poisoning during Christmas mass in France
The cause of the poisoning has not been determined but investigators were looking into a gas heater.
Notre Dame unable to host Christmas services for first time since French Revolution
The Paris landmark was damaged by a fire this year and reconstruction is expected to take several years.
Nine dead across Spain and Portugal following storms Elsa and Fabien
Spain was the worst hit with seven deaths recorded.
Latest Ian Bailey extradition case 'totally new ground' for Irish courts
This is the third time the French authorities have sought his surrender to face charges in relation to the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier.
French government ready to 'compromise' as country enters day 14 of transport strike
The government is struggling to win over support for its points-based pension system.
French police fire tear gas as hundreds of thousands protest pension reform plans
Commuters in Paris and other big cities have borne the brunt of transport stoppages so far but Christmas travel plans are now at risk.
Danish-French actress Anna Karina has died aged 79
Karina died of cancer in a French hospital yesterday.
France transport strike reaches tenth day as fears grow of Christmas travel chaos
Protesters want the government to back down on pension reforms.
Truckers block roads as French strikes over pension plans cause travel chaos
Another nationwide strike is planned for Tuesday.
France braced for second day of disruptions amid strikes over pension reforms
Irish passengers face flight disruptions as French workers continue industrial action.
Eight migrants found on cargo ship in Waterford have been deported
The males were in good health when they were discovered yesterday.
France paralysed as hundreds of thousands take to the streets in protest over pensions overhaul plan
The protest stem from French President Macron’s proposals to reform the pension and retirement structure.
Multiple Aer Lingus and Ryanair flights from Ireland cancelled today due to major strike in France
The strike action has been planned over President Emmanuel Macron’s planned pension reforms.
Three rescue workers killed in helicopter crash in flood-hit south of France
The helicopter lost radio and radar contact while on a rescue flight in the Var region last night.
At least seven dead from heavy rain in France, Italy and Greece
People have been trapped in their cars and roads have been closed by the floods.
School ordered to pay €3,500 over refusal to take TY student on school trip over severe nut allergy
The school felt that the student needed supervision that could not be provided by the two staff members.
'Leaving Cert papers shouldn't be published in France': PAC probing Ireland's 'lazy' approach in awarding State contracts
The PAC is to look at issues of non-compliance with procurement rules for all State bodies.
Motorway section collapses in Italy following heavy rainfall
Two people in France were also killed after historic levels of rain fell in the south of the country.
Three men jailed for murder and torture of three elderly people in France
The men were convicted of the maximum sentences allowed.
Pregnant woman killed by dogs during hunt in French forest
The body of the 29-year-old woman was found on Saturday.
Teenage girl and truck driver killed after suspension bridge collapses in France
The 15-year-old was killed on the bridge at Mirepoix-sur-Tarn.
Yellow vest protesters return to streets of Paris to mark one-year anniversary of movement
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse the protesters.
Late penalty secures win for France hours after clinching Euro 2020 spot
Olivier Giroud coverted the spot-kick that gave his side a 2-1 win over Moldova.
A 'significant' amount of pure cocaine is washing up on France's west coast
On Friday two people discovered two packages on the beach at Arcachon, southwest of Bordeaux, containing 3 kg of cocaine.
Over 30 injured after tourist bus crashes on French motorway
There were 33 people on board, of whom 29 sustained light injuries and four were seriously wounded.
Frenchman, 84, charged over mosque attack
Claude Sinke is accused of shooting two men and setting fire to a mosque.
Rare Cimabue painting discovered in French kitchen sells for €24 million at auction
Bidding began at €3 million, with only three of the eight bidders present at the auction.
'I just lost control' - Vahaamahina announces international retirement after World Cup dismissal
The France lock was sent off in the 49th minute of their quarter-final defeat to Wales yesterday.
France coach Brunel disappointed by contentious Welsh try
Ross Moriarty’s late score was awarded by the TMO as Wales advanced through to the semis.
As it happened: Wales v France, Rugby World Cup quarter-final
Ireland may be gone, but the World Cup carries on and we’re going minute-by-minute as Warren Gatland chases another semi-final.
Penaud and Dupont passed fit for France's quarter-final showdown with Wales
Jacques Brunel has made just one change to the side which began in such impressive fashion against Argentina.
Giroud on target against Turkey but France forced to wait on Euro 2020 qualification spot
Olivier Giroud put France ahead at the Stade de France but Kaan Ayhan nodded in an equaliser.
France head coach Brunel defends decision to send Ramos home
Despite having his World Cup cut short by injury, the fullback played all 80 minutes for Toulouse yesterday.
DNA test finds French man arrested at Glasgow airport is not fugitive suspected murderer
Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes was subject to an international arrest warrant for the 2011 killings in a mystery that has transfixed France.
Unbeaten France all but seal qualification as Giroud makes Iceland pay the penalty
The world champions inflicted a first home qualifier defeat in six years on Iceland.
England v France and New Zealand v Italy games called off at the World Cup
Meanwhile, it’s still uncertain if Japan’s clash with Scotland in Pool A will go ahead.
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