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
France
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
Mayo women winemakers: ‘Everything in life is harder as a woman; you always have to prove yourself a bit more’
To mark International Women’s Day, meet four Mayo women who are leading wine specialists
Time for Poland to consider nuclear weapons option, says prime minister Donald Tusk
PM signals conventional ordnance insufficient and intends to ensure eastern European state ‘safe and ... invincible’
Trump ‘considering’ more financial steps against Russia in push to end its war on Ukraine
Ukraine scrambles French-supplied jets for first time to counter big Russian strike on infrastructure
Róisín Pierce at Paris fashion week: Designer pushes boundaries of her craft in breathtaking ensembles
Dublin designer’s success continues to highlight the craftsmanship of Irish crochet and lace, a rich heritage with underlying historical associations
Discovery of second World War bomb in Paris causes major disruption to train services
At least four Eurostar trains cancelled after discovery of bomb 2.5km from Gare du Nord train station
‘I’m not going to defend them’: Trump warns Nato members lagging on defence spending
Trump’s remarks could raise alarm in Europe and Asia where there is already concern over US support
Dominique Pelicot’s daughter presses charges accusing him of sexual abuse
Caroline Darian (46) believes she was sedated and sexually assaulted or raped by her father
Russia accuses Europe of stoking more war with vow to support Ukraine as US backs away
Strikes come as Russian officials accuse Macron of pushing Europe towards world war
JD Vance criticised over ‘random country’ remark taken as taunt in UK and France
Vice president was understood by some in London and Paris to have disrespected their soldiers
What to do with those exotic ‘holiday’ liqueur gifts? First, open them
How to Drink Better: Establish first whether you like the taste, if not dispose of them, otherwise they’ll sit in the drinks cabinet for years
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