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UK's Home Office asks for Navy's help in dealing with migrants crossing the English Channel
The Home Office said more than 130 migrants made it to the UK in 13 boats yesterday.
Macron urges reform as Lebanese officials seek to shift blame over blast
It is unclear how much support the international community will offer the notoriously dysfunctional government.
Church volunteer charged in France over arson attack on Nantes cathedral
The man, who had previously been questioned and released, had been tasked with locking up the Cathedral of St Peter and St Paul.
Infections surge in France as Spain cracks down on nightlife
Health authorities fear France is going backwards in its battle against the pandemic.
Two children survive three-storey drop during escape from apartment fire in France
The brothers were unharmed by the fall but might have suffered from smoke inhalation.
Man questioned as part of arson investigation into French cathedral fire
The fire brought back memories of the devastating blaze in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris last year.
Arson inquiry launched as French firefighters battle blaze in Nantes cathedral
The fire brought back memories of the devastating blaze in Notre Dame cathedral in Paris last year.
High Court told how Ian Bailey tries not to dwell 'on being hunted'
Bailey was convicted in his absence in France to the killing of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in west Cork in 1996.
Quiz: How much do you know about France?
Le grille? What the hell is that?
Mother passed Covid-19 on to baby in the womb, study suggests
Babies may be able to contract the coronavirus via the placenta, doctors in France say.
Stolen Banksy tribute to victims of 2015 Paris attack returned to France from Italy
It was found in the attic of an abandoned farmhouse in the eastern Italian region of Abruzzo last month.
Alpine melt reveals copies of Indian newspapers likely from 1966 plane crash
The papers were probably aboard an Air India flight that crashed on the mountain in January 1966.
French bus driver dies after being beaten by passengers over mask-wearing rules
Two men have been charged over the attack.
Notre Dame cathedral to be rebuilt as it looked before fire last year
To stay historically accurate, it will again be built with potentially toxic lead.
Ibrahimovic-inspired AC Milan hamper Lazio's title bid, as Valencia's late season disappointment continues
A wrap of the late kick-offs across Europe this evening between Serie A and La Liga.
French court orders investigation into ministers' handling of Covid-19 crisis
President Macron himself cannot be targeted by lawsuits while in office because sitting presidents have immunity from prosecution.
New prime minister named in France as Emmanuel Macron launches government reshuffle
Macron said he is seeking a “new path” to rebuild the country for the two remaining years of his term.
France’s former prime minister Francois Fillon and his wife found guilty in fraud trial
Fillon was accused of using public funds to pay his wife and children for work they never performed.
21-year-old Daniel Brennan promoted to Montpellier's senior squad
The former France U20 international has already played in the Top 14 and Champions Cup.
France prop Jefferson Poirot retires from international rugby
“Les Bleus, it’s the Holy Grail. I can’t go and play for them and just take my cap and my bonus,” said the prop.
Al-Qaeda's chief in north Africa killed, says French defence minister
Abdelmalek Droukdel was the leader of al-Qaeda in north Africa.
Italian FA chief hopeful small number of fans can attend games as stricken French clubs cry for help
Serie A returns in mid-June, while the Ligue 1 season was declared over in early April.
'I still don't regret coming home because I have had six great years in Ireland'
Robin Copeland has signed for French Pro D2 club Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente.
Connacht's Robin Copeland signs for French club on a three-year deal
The 32-year-old will join Soyaux Angoulême XV Charente next season.
Top fugitive in Rwanda’s genocide arrested in Paris
Felicien Kabuga had been living in the city under an assumed name.
Drug backed by Donald Trump does not help treat Covid-19, according to new research
In one study, adverse effects were more common in patients who received hydroxychloroquine.
In Pictures: The UK, France and Germany mark Victory in Europe Day
Millions across Europe paused at 11am today to remember those who served in the Second World War.
French doctors say first Covid-19 case might have been as far back as December
The case in question occurred about a month before the first cases were officially confirmed in Europe.
Spain begins to ease its strict lockdown from today, as parts of Europe slowly open up
Italy and France plan to ease restrictions in the coming week, while the UK isn’t quite there yet.
French rugby bosses agree to cancel season, aim to start 20/21 in September
Covid-19 has ended France’s top division after 17 rounds.
'As long-awaited as it is risky': French government outlines lifting of restrictions from 11 May
All the lockdown will be lifted gradually, the French Prime Minister warned today restrictions could still be extended.
Coronavirus: Amazon shuts French distribution centres for five days after court ruling
The court said Amazon France had “failed to recognise its obligations regarding the security and health of its workers”.
Over 500,000 receive unemployment payment and Mary Lou McDonald tests positive: Today's Covid-19 main points
Here’s what you need to know about Covid-19 in Ireland and around the world.
As worst-hit countries mull easing lockdown measures, global Covid-19 cases near 2 million
Experts fear that while the virus appears to peaking in some areas, it could begin to spike in others.
Frenchman fined after crossing mountains to buy cheap cigarettes
He fell into a stream, in brambles, got lost and ended up contacting the emergency services.
Bernard Laporte wants an annual Club World Cup instead of the Champions Cup
The French Rugby Federation president says ‘it could be a breath of fresh air for the whole of world rugby.’
Two people dead after being attacked by knife-wielding man in French town
The attack happened at 11am in a commercial street in Romans-sur-Isere.
France cancels traditional end of secondary school exams in favour of continuous assessment
The ‘bac’ has been a rite of passage for French students since it was introduced by Napoleon in 1808.
France fines Apple €1.1 billion for anti-competitive acts
The country’s competition authority said Apple and top re-sellers agreed to align prices with Apple’s own pricing for its iPads.
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Chief of French pharma company under fire for saying the US gets priority access to Covid-19 vaccine
President Emmanuel Macron’s office said it would hold talks with Sanofi executives next week.
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