France

Gisele Pelicot did not put herself through a ritual public skinning because she wanted to be some kind of icon. She did it to start a conversation

Emanuel Macron has visited France’s Indian Ocean department devastated last weekend’s storm but for some residents promises of support from Paris ring hollow

Two defendants lodge appeals and ex-husband considers appealing his 20-year sentence

French rape trial shows that until men engage earnestly with the pervasiveness of sexual assault and the aspects of the culture that normalise it, not enough will change

The shocking case, which has attracted worldwide attention, should set a new benchmark for bringing to account those responsible for violence against women

Dominique Pelicot weeps after being given maximum sentence of 20 years

It is feared hundreds or even thousands of people died in storm, much higher than figure of 31 deaths given by authorities

French court found Dominique Pelicot guilty of repeatedly drugging ex-wife with 50 co-defendants guilty of rape, attempted rape or sexual assault

I wrote in admiration and acknowledgement of her bravery, and in sympathy and empathy for what she had endured for years

Dominique Pelicot guilty of aggravated rape of his wife Gisele. He invited dozens of strangers to rape her while she was unconscious

Amid criticism of Ireland’s domestic politics making it hard for new ideas to break through, there’s something to be said for ‘same old, same old’

Cyclone Chido leaves 31 confirmed dead on Indian Ocean archipelago but officials fear death toll could run to thousands

French-made Dassault Falcon 6X will be a ‘game-changer for the State’s transport, airlift and medical capabilities’, says Tánaiste Micheál Martin

Lawyer says former president would appeal ruling to European Court for Human Rights

Storm laid waste to large parts of the archipelago off east Africa

Good prices, low emissions and unlimited luggage allowance of fast train between European powerhouse cities give planes a run for their money

Hundreds, possibly thousands, are feared dead after Cyclone Chido hits French territory in Indian Ocean

François Bayrou inherits a poisoned chalice of Emmanuel Macron’s making

Chido is strongest storm to hit Indian Ocean island of Mayotte in more than 90 years

Irishmen Denis Coulson and Chris Farrell among five professional players who faced charges in Bordeaux case