In a word... Bastille

The myth of great heroism behind the French revolution was fake news

For all Brexit’s gung-ho, why does Britain still have no national day?

Donald Clarke: You’d think there’d be a British St Patrick’s Day, with Union Jack beer

Trump ‘tells Abbas’ he will move US embassy to Jerusalem

US officials say president likely on Wednesday to recognise Jerusalem as Israel’s capital

Smoke break: James Fox cigar boss retires after 46 years

David McGrane recalls his colourful career at the Grafton Street institution

British to appeal for EU flexibility as frosty Brexit talks restart

Latest round of Brexit negotiations between UK and EU begins on Monday

Let them eat ‘merde’ – An Irishman’s Diary on the linguistic legacies of the French Revolution

Donald Trump hints at U-turn on decision to pull US out of Paris accord

French and US presidents look for common ground to reset an awkward relationship

Donald Trump’s FBI nominee defends his independence

Christopher Wray appears at Senate confirmation hearing to succeed James Comey

Gosden odds-on to get better of O’Brien in Irish Oaks

English trainer may also run Coronet along with 2/5 favourite Enable in weekend classic

Michelin star street food chef to cook in Dublin

Chan Hon Meng the star attraction at Portobello Harbour event

France impatient with dithering British as Brexit talks begin

Macron determined Brexit negotiations will not sidetrack his plan to relaunch Europe

Terrorist tried to hire lorry ahead of London Bridge attack

Police claim Khuram Butt failed to secure vehicle and resorted to ‘plan B’ of using van

Kathy Sheridan: Time to look at link between extremism and sexual violence

Many who kill in the name of religion have a history of assault on wives and partners

‘Unprecedented’ security for New Year celebrations

Police numbers multiplied across Europe, streets blocked to avert more truck attacks

Editor’s choice: 11 foreign highlights of 2016

‘Irish Times’ editor Kevin O’Sullivan recommends some notable foreign news features that resonated with readers in 2016

Beauty of nature can take world’s woes in its stride

Country walk brings a peaceful loneliness that’s the perfect antidote to a noisy year

Years of terror: Deadly attacks in Europe since 2014

Over the last three years there have been many fatal assaults in many parts of the Continent

12 dead after truck driven into Christmas market in Berlin

At least 48 injured, police arrest man and confirm second man found dead in truck cab

Bataclan attack survivors still dealing with scars a year on

Reopening of Paris venue an attempt to move on but life has changed irrevocably for some

Delete after death? What to do with digital identity when a loved one dies

When Facebook sent out birthday notices to Vic O’Sullivan’s late sister’s friends and family, it was a reminder that it was time to lay her digital footprint to rest

Woman charged over foiled Paris attack

French authorities charge 29-year-old with involvement in a terrorist act and attempted murder

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