Recreating my old cycling commute shows how Paris won the car wars
Outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo vowed to make Paris the ‘world capital of cycling’. So I put the city’s streets to the two-wheel test
Why France's local elections matter
Naomi O'Leary reports from Paris, where nationwide mayoral elections are being seen as a barometer for France's 2027 presidential election. Video: Naomi O'Leary
Hardliners gain ground in French local elections
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party builds on previous results and set to contest second round in Marseilles and Nice
Why Europe is watching closely as France votes
Local elections will fire the starting gun for the 2027 presidential elections
Why is France increasing its nuclear arsenal?
Macron said talks have begun with eight European countries about co-operation
Why have the US and Israel attacked Iran? Why has Dubai been hit? Could the conflict spread?
Your questions answered as fighting in the region continues
‘Is your French girl in town?’: Epstein files reveal correspondence with David Blaine
Magician agreed to Epstein request to provide letter of support for woman’s US visa application
Epstein files: Key revelations and some stories you may have missed
Cache of three million files is thick with famous names and lurid details
How are Europe’s neutral and non-aligned states changing policies in an age of war?
There are fewer non-aligned European countries after Finland and Sweden joined Nato, while Denmark has dropped its rejection of EU defence cooperation
‘A taboo has broken’: How Western powers are pushing to re-write refugee law
This year saw open calls for reform 1951 Refugee Convention and 1950 European Convention on Human Rights
‘We are heading for a war Europe might lose’: Continent preparing public for possible conflict
European governments are preparing the public for the possibility of conflict as US security guarantees fade
Why does Trump hate Europe?
A new security strategy influenced by Maga ideology has Ireland in its sights
‘It’s surreal’: US sanctions lock International Criminal Court judge out of daily life
Canadian judge Kimberly Prost is unable to use credit cards, transfer money or book everyday services in what she calls an attack on the independence of the judiciary
EU satellite images identified ‘dark vessel’ in Irish Sea that could be linked to rogue drones
Airborne devices appeared in Dublin Bay, close to flight path of Ukrainian president’s plane
‘Considerable’ concern Ireland lacks means to defend itself ahead of EU presidency role
New report says State faces ‘most dangerous’ security situation in recent history