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For a week, thrush nestlings, owls thrillingly close, frogs and an otter were all breaking news, urgent, fascinating. But this can’t be real life
France
What will €350,000 buy in Madeira, France, Spain, Sardinia and Co Mayo?
A new apartment in Madeira, a renovated finca with two pools in Alicante and more
French high-school student killed, three others wounded in Nantes stabbing attack
No indication of a terrorist motive, police say
Iran and France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
Third round of talks between Tehran and Washington due to be held on Saturday in Oman
Russia and Ukraine blame each other for blocking truce talks as US loses patience
Zelenskiy says Ukraine willing for any form of discussion but Kremlin says clear definitions are needed
French prisons hit by series of ‘terrorist’ attacks after drugs clampdown
At least six prisons targeted in gun and arson attacks after moves made to counter expansion of drug gangs
What do I need to do to take my EV across France this summer? From charging station maps to payments
Electric vehicles: Helping to separate EV myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your questions
France says Algeria threatening to expel diplomatic staff
France says Algeria threatening to expel diplomatic staff
What will €150,000 buy in France, Corfu, Spain, Barbados and Sligo?
One price, home and away: A fixer-upper near Easky, a studio apartment in Paris, a townhouse in Corfu, a fisherman’s house in Cudillero, or a Caribbean home near the beach
‘This place is not good’: Homeless migrants with nowhere to go cleared from camps along the Seine
Paris letter: Makeshift encampment had been set up along the river’s banks recently
Fighting for her political life, Marine Le Pen goes on the offensive
Far-right leader appears to have set her party on a more confrontational path on which she is directly challenging the judiciary
Has the court ended Marine Le Pen’s political career and what happens to her RN party now?
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen has limited legal options as ruling fires starting gun on race to succeed Emmanuel Macron
Marine Le Pen vows to appeal conviction that bars bid for French presidency
Marine Le Pen vows to appeal conviction for far right party ‘embezzlement’ of EU funds
Marine Le Pen banned from standing for office for five years and sentenced to four-year jail term
Far-right leader says she will appeal ruling that jeopardises her plan to run in 2027 presidential election
Marine Le Pen’s presidential ambition may be in ruins but court verdict does not end her influence
Court decision to effectively bar Le Pen from 2027 race will only fuel far right narrative
French wine guide: what are the main regions and the best wines?
How to Drink Better: The regions give a good idea of how the wine from each will taste
Marine Le Pen awaits court verdict on embezzlement charges which could rule out French presidential bid
Far-right leader and National Rally party accused of misappropriating European Parliament funds
Britain to host international summit to combat people-smuggling gangs
Ministers and enforcement staff from 40 countries to meet over two days
What will €90,000 buy in Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Donegal?
A farmhouse in Alentejo, a classic French doer-upper, an Andalusian townhouse, a studio apartment near Trieste or a one-bed apartment in Letterkenny?
Prosecutors seek seven-year sentence for Sarkozy in campaign financing trial
Former French president accused of receiving illegal campaign donations from late Libyan dictator Muammar Gadafy
Taoiseach joins Zelenskiy and European allies in Paris to discuss further Ukraine aid, security assurances
Macron accuses Russia of having an increasingly long list of demands and rejects lifting of sanctions
Misericordia review: We know whodunit in this Hitchcockian murder-comedy. But what’s everyone else up to?
This heavily decorated French film offers a heady and murky marriage of enigmatic motivations, sexual and otherwise
Gérard Depardieu appears in court for sexual assault trial
Prosecutors allege assaults against two women took place during filming in 2021
Fashion at the Louvre: Spectacular exhibition sees modern masterworks meet art and history
Balenciaga, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Dior, Yves St Laurent and more on show at Paris museum
Irish art inspired by the beauty of Europe
Desire to live and work abroad on show at Dublin Irish art sales
French Revolution takeaway: Ireland’s most expensive eclairs, but are they worth it?
This Dún Laoghaire bakery is creating something special using ingredients sourced from France
What will €199,000 buy in France, Italy, Spain, Belize and Tipperary?
One price, home and away: A village home with lush gardens in Brittany, a lakeside retreat in Vagli di Sotto, an apartment with communal pool on Menorca, a beachside condominium in Belize or a cute terraced cottage with sunroom in Roscrea?
French police evict over 400 migrants squatting in Paris theatre for months
Riot police approach theatre amid protests by demonstrators shouting ‘shame’ as they shield themselves from tear gas
US no longer worthy of Statue of Liberty, so return it, says French politician
White House brushes off comment, saying France should still be ‘grateful’ for US support during first and second World Wars
What will €345,000 buy in Spain, Portugal, Sardinia, France and Cork?
A modern apartment in Alicante, a large house close to the beach in Moledo and more
State should treat international investment in housing like FDI, Cannes property event hears
Irish Real Estate Pavilion features at annual MIPIM property event for first time
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies of a rare genetic disease aged 22
Prince Frederik was diagnosed with a genetic mutation in his POLG gene when he was 14
Incoming German coalition promises crack down on immigration
CDU leader indicates he is open to common European nuclear umbrella
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