France

A star who became a symbol of sexual freedom, artistic frustration and political controversy

Bardot shot to fame in the 1950s, subsequently retiring and becoming active politically

New legislation makes call for reparations and official apology which Macron has so far refused to do

Zelenskiy open to possibility of summit with Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump as negotiations continue in Miami

EU expected to push for greater input into negotiations between US, Moscow and Kyiv after agreement on €90bn loan

The film-maker returns to the swashbuckling, maximalist production values that made him, with features such as Léon: The Professional and The Fifth Element, an auteur superstar

Sebastien Lecornu’s fragile government remains under threat despite narrow approval for social security budget

Around 204kg of the drug was allegedly discovered in a trailer at Rosslare Europort

Few people wanted to be seen with Irish playwright in his final days, actor Simon Callow says - but 125 years on, he is honoured

US sanctions making normal life impossible for International Criminal Court officials who issued war crimes arrest warrants

Body parts are still being found, exhumed, and if possible identified

Trial hears that for Seán O’Connor (54), it was case of ‘robbing Peter to pay Paul’

Paris and Berlin latest to reintroduce measure to strengthen forces as US steps back from Continent

One price, home and away: from a villa with guest apartment in Alicante to a cottage by the sea in Ballybunion

Move comes amid growing concerns over Russia’s threat to other European nations beyond Ukraine

Former president was recently jailed for a month in a separate case

ICG has reduced sailings on Dover-Calais route to redeploy capacity to Ireland-France route

Bill could determine Sébastien Lecornu’s survival after his recent predecessors were toppled over budget disagreements in lower house

From a country villa with a pool in Murcia to a detached home on an acre in Keekill

My daughter and her family have a quality of life in rural France they could only dream of having here

Wines for the Weekend: If you’re a fan of Bordeaux, stock up on this wine now

Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers targeted cafes, restaurants, football stadium and Bataclan concert hall

Irish-French trade rose from €31 billion in 2019 to €49 billion this past year

We had to make our way home, but the attacks stood between us and where we needed to be

Few will endure Julia Ducournau’s follow-up to Titane without admitting they’ve sat through something out of the ordinary

Rights groups warn toughened powers are used to prevent peaceful protest

Former French president was found guilty of criminal conspiracy over efforts by close aides to procure funds from Libya

More ‘dolls’ seized in Ireland as fast fashion retailer Shein’s marketplace used to sell ‘disturbing’ dolls

Many tasks extend to fill the time available but if you start work on Christmas months in advance, it will take months

The campaign being waged against France’s first lady has gained traction in a way that similar crusades against public figures like Michelle Obama and Kamala Harris have not

Abdoulaye N, who was arrested six days after heist, is known online for performing motorbike stunts

Retailer pledges to co-operate with investigation into how it allowed childlike products to be sold on its marketplace

Security gaps contributed to brazen daylight robbery

One price, home and away: A condo on Vancouver Island, a restoration job in Dordogne and more

Stolen jewels have yet to be recovered

One of the suspects was arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport, preparing to leave France

Michal Luczak flew Cessna plane carrying 120kg of drugs to Longford from Dieppe

Eight men and two women appear in Paris court for online harassment of France’s first lady

French musician Léna Descottes lives on Inishboffin. When she learned about an early childhood road trip, her grá for Irish trad made sense

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of two males in their 30s but jewels worth €88m yet to be recovered