# Paris
This month
November 2023
French senator held for allegedly spiking MP's drink with intent to assault her
Joel Guerriau, a centrist senator from western France, has been held after an alleged incident on Tuesday night.
French politicians join thousands marching through Paris against antisemitism
As of yesterday, officials counted 1,247 antisemitic acts in France since 7 October
'How many Palestinians have to be killed?' Pleas for end to Israeli bombardment at Paris conference
Varadkar told reporters: ‘We saw the strength of the EU when we came together on Ukraine, we haven’t come together in the same way.’
Failure to observe humanitarian law 'can’t be inconsequential', Varadkar tells conference on Gaza
The Palestinian Prime Minister is also in attendance and said: ‘How many Palestinians have to be killed before the war stops?’
Bernard Jackman appointed to role with Horse Sport Ireland before Paris Olympics
Ireland’s show jumping and eventing teams have already qualified for Paris.
Last month
October 2023
South Africa survive huge scare as Pollard kick edges them past England
Steve Borthwick’s men nearly pulled off a shock but the Boks are into the World Cup final.
Springboks survive huge scare as Pollard kick edges them past England
Steve Borthwick’s men nearly pulled off a shock but the Boks are into the World Cup final.
The World Cup needs a better semi-final. England must live with the Boks
The Springboks have more variety to their play and are strong favourites tonight.
All Blacks blow Pumas away in shambolically poor World Cup semi
Ian Foster’s side utterly dominated a bad Argentina side.
All Blacks blow Pumas away in shambolically poor World Cup semi
Ian Foster’s side utterly dominated a bad Argentina side.
Ireland are on the brink of history. The All Blacks stand in their way
Andy Farrell’s side have a better defence, attack, and forward pack but knock-out rugby can be wild.
'He breached the protocol, nothing major' - Foster on decision to drop Telea
The 26-year-old has been omitted for the huge World Cup quarter-final against Ireland.
Irresistible Ireland obliterate Scots to earn World Cup QF against All Blacks
In front of another remarkable Irish crowd, Andy Farrell’s side were brilliant.
'People are saying 60,000 Irish are travelling' - Green army marches on Paris
James Lowe has been blown away by the Irish support at the World Cup.
French government to hold crisis meetings over 'scourge' of bedbugs
Citizens have reported seeing the creatures on trains, the Paris metro and in cinemas.
September
September 2023
Thousands march against police violence in France
In July, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination flagged concerns about the “excessive use of force by law enforcement” in France.
'I've never, ever seen a crowd like that' - Sexton hails Irish support
It was a remarkable occasion at Stade de France as Andy Farrell’s side beat the Boks.
Ireland send out huge World Cup statement by downing the Boks in Paris
Andy Farrell’s side lived up to the hype with a superb victory at Stade de France.
Ireland send out huge World Cup statement by downing the Boks in Paris
Andy Farrell’s side lived up to the hype with a superb victory at Stade de France.
Ireland can take big step towards World Cup glory in battle royale with Boks
Andy Farrell’s team is more settled and cohesive, but South Africa have serious firepower.
Postcard from the World Cup: The green army have been immense
Ireland’s players have been blown away by the support over in France.
How much has the Springboks team changed since the last World Cup?
Rassie Erasmus and Jacques Nienaber are leaning on lots of familiar faces.
Proud, family-first Tonga have quietly been plotting to upset Ireland
The ‘Ikale Tahi have set up camp in the prosperous western suburbs of Paris.
Postcard from the TGV: An odyssey of a World Cup weekend
The choir-style anthems have proven to be deeply unpopular with supporters.
Rented electric scooters vanish from Paris streets as ban comes into force
The French capital is the first in Europe to completely ban the hire scooters from its streets.
This year
2023
Security alert prompts Eiffel Tower evacuation
Bomb disposal experts and police were called in to scour the area.
Shannon airport records highest number of passengers in over a decade
Over 8,500 passengers travelled through the airport on 23 June, its busiest day in seven years.
Third person dies after explosion and collapse of Paris building in June
The victim is a woman in her 70s who worked at a design school.
Crowds gather in Paris to watch oak trusses raised to roof of Notre Dame Cathedral
With trusses weighing up to seven and a half tonnes, the delicate operation drew crowds along a bridge over the Seine River and on its banks.
Emmanuel Macron suggests fines for parents of children caught rioting
More than 1,200 minors have been arrested since Friday over riots.
French mayors hold anti-violence rallies six days after police shooting sparked riots
The government has battled riots and looting since a 17-year-old was shot dead by a police officer during a traffic stop on Tuesday
Grandmother of killed French teen urges calm as mayor's home attacked
The protests were sparked by the killing of a 17 year old by police.
Over 1,300 arrested in France as protests continue on day of killed teen's funeral
The riots were sparked by the shooting of a 17-year-old by police on Tuesday.
France to restrict public transport following violent protests over teen's killing
A curfew for bus and tram services in Paris has already been introduced.
French security forces deploy as anger simmers over police shooting
The officer accused of firing on the driver has been detained on homicide charges.
Rescuers struggling to reach person feared trapped after Paris explosion
Four people remain in hospital in a critical condition following Wednesday’s blast.
Paris climate summit ends without deal to create global tax on shipping
French President Emmanuel Macron said upcoming reforms of the international finance system would be assessed within the next two years.
Four people 'fighting for their lives' after suspected gas explosion destroys Paris building
Rescue workers are this evening still searching the rubble for two missing individuals.
Swiatek shines in 51-minute blitz, Gauff ends 16-year-old's run
Meanwhile, Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina has withdrawn from the competition.
