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French prosecutors open rape and child assault inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein
The probe will investigate claims Epstein and others participated in a vast child sex trafficking ring.
French waiter shot dead for being 'too slow with sandwich'
The shooter is believed to still be on the run.
Cleanup halted and schools closed amid reports of lead contamination risks at Notre Dame
A French environmental group has lodged a court case over the allegedly dangerous lead levels.
Heatwave: Temperature records shattered in Europe as Paris hits 42.6 degrees
Meanwhile, Germany again hit a national record of 41.5 degrees in Lingen, western Germany.
'We've been waiting our whole lives for a game like this' - US star Heath on France showdown
The USWNT are preparing for a World Cup quarter-final that may be one of the most anticipated women’s matches of all time.
Philippe Zdar - one half of French dance duo Cassius - dies after accidental fall from apartment building
The French producer formed the dance duo in the late 1980s.
Priests and worshippers in hard hats attend Notre Dame's first mass since fire
Only around 10% of money pledged for the cathedral’s reconstruction has been donated so far.
Ashleigh Barty ends Australia's 46-year wait for French Open title after thrashing Czech teenager
Eighth seed Barty got off to a strong start and never looked back to claim her maiden Grand Slam title.
Children and pregnant women near Notre-Dame asked to test levels of lead in their blood
The tests are being recommended ‘as a precaution’ after the fire caused lead to seep into the air.
Ian Bailey has been found guilty in a French court of the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
The verdict was handed down today after a short trial.
French court to give verdict on trial of Ian Bailey over murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Bailey is not present at the trial, which began earlier this week.
Osaka, Zverev survive Roland Garros horror shows to advance in Paris
Women’s top seed Osaka battled back from a set and a break down to reach the second round.
Serena survives scare in Paris opener as Djokovic lays down early French Open marker
The world number one is chasing his second ‘Novak Slam’.
Six Paris firemen facing charges over alleged gang rape of Norwegian student
Some of the suspects are expected to face lesser charges of failing to report a crime.
Police in Paris believe short-circuit was to blame for Notre Dame blaze
A police official said investigators made an initial assessment of the cathedral on Wednesday.
IOC pledge €500,000 to help ensure Notre Dame ready for Paris 2024
The Olympics take place in the French city in five years time.
Scammers are calling and emailing people asking for Notre-Dame donations
The French Heritage Foundation is accepting donations only through its website; it’s so far collected €13 million.
France launches international contest to help design rebuild of Notre Dame
There’s also growing unease about the vast sums pledged by donors for the rebuild.
'We can do it': Macron wants Notre Dame rebuilt 'within five years'
Experts have said it could take significantly longer than the French President’s timeframe.
Notre Dame fire: Investigations focus on construction work as world reacts to devastation
The building is said to “holding up well” despite the huge blaze.
French billionaires pledge hundreds of millions of euro to help rebuild Notre Dame
The restoration is expected to take a number of years.
Firefighters put out blaze at revered Al-Aqsa Mosque at same time as Notre Dame fire
The fire broke out in the guards’ room but no one was injured.
Notre Dame main structure 'saved' after blaze engulfs Paris cathedral
Video footage from the scene shows the iconic spire collapsing.
A 'terrible catastrophe': The world reacts to the burning of Notre Dame
‘I would like to express the feelings of solidarity of the Irish people with the people of France.’
France jails 'jihadist' woman (22) accused over foiled 2016 terror attack in Paris
Madani was jailed for encouraging would-be jihadists to go to Syria and participate in attacks against France.
'Every player has to perform at the top level. At his best, Pogba can run a game like this'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has backed the talismanic midfielder to rise to the occasion in the Champions League quarter-finals this week.
Brazil legend Pele undergoes treatment after being taken to hospital in Paris
The 78-year-old was being treated for ‘a light fever’ prior to the long flight back to his home country.
Emmanuel Macron: 'We will never abandon Ireland or the Irish people, no matter what'
Varadkar is in Paris for a meeting with Macron to discuss the latest Brexit developments.
French yellow vests stage 20th week of protests as banks call for end for violence
The demonstrations began in November of last year.
How an internet hoax about a 'white van kidnapper' sparked violence in Paris
A court hearing referred to the incident this week as “collective hysteria”.
Roma in France attacked over false 'white van' kidnap rumours
Police arrested 20 people following attacks on Monday night on Roma people.
French yellow vest marches enter 19th weekend, as protestors banned from Champs-Elysées
More than 100 businesses were damaged last week weekend in Paris during yellow vest riots.
Paris police chief fired following yellow vest riots on Champs-Elysées
About 5,000 police were deployed in the capital on Saturday to deal with the protests.
Mother and child saved from apartment building set on fire by yellow vest protesters in Paris
French police said more than 80 people had been arrested by mid-afternoon.
Man United fan stabbed in Paris taxi after Champions League win
The man underwent surgery after the incident and the club say they are ‘shocked’ to learn the news.
Scotland playmaker Russell ruled out of France clash
The Racing 92 out-half will miss Saturday’s game in Paris due to a head injury.
Yellow Vest protester's hand 'blown off' during violent clashes in Paris
Witnesses said the injured man was photographing the protest.
Two French officers sentenced to 7 years in jail for raping tourist at police headquarters
Nicolas Redouane and Antoine Quirin had denied rape, and said the sex was consensual.
10,000 attend 'red scarf' march in Paris against 'yellow vest' violence
The crowds marched in rain from the Place de la Nation square to the Bastille monument.
Banksy tribute to Paris terror attack victims stolen from Bataclan
The work along with other similarly-themed paintings popped up in Paris last June.
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