Books in brief: A history of plaster; Einstein for the general reader; influencers’ literary antecedents
Reviews of new works by Alain Corbin, Diana Kormos Buchwald and Michael D Gordin, and Nicola Wilson
Reviews of new works by Alain Corbin, Diana Kormos Buchwald and Michael D Gordin, and Nicola Wilson
Staff are exasperated by overcrowding in a crumbling museum. Luckily for visitors, other Leonardo masterpieces are available
Climate change is reducing productivity of the high seas through warming and depletion of nutrients and oxygen
Colm Tóibín, Alan Hollinghurst, Olivia Laing Seán Hewitt and more reflect on White’s writing, sexual freedom and humour
Nearly 500 arrested after looters raid shops in the Champs-Élysées area and burn cars in the city
Police officer placed in coma after being hit by fireworks in Coutance
France’s interior minister condemns ‘despicable acts targeting the Jewish community
French president Emmanuel Macron says video captured him and his wife ‘bickering’ and ‘joking around’
Before Zoom, Teams and WhatsApp, Skype gave me the freedom to stay connected to my parents as I moved around the world
Depardieu’s sexual assault convictions will challenge those intent on finding his dissolution charming
Nine men and one woman are being tried over 2016 gunpoint robbery in which Kardashian’s jewellery worth millions of dollars was stolen
In the News podcast: Celebrity to face ‘grandpa gang’ in Paris court
Delacroix aiming to book his place at Epsom in Leopardstown’s Derby Trial
Reality TV star was held hostage at gunpoint in 2016 by men who stole an estimated €10m in jewellery
The writer discusses her first musical, being ‘a particularly bad extra’ and how Ireland, New York, Paris and Canada have influenced her
Paris letter: Makeshift encampment had been set up along the river’s banks recently
Europe’s ‘reassurance force’ could guarantee Ukrainian security following peace, says French president
Irish political leaders and officials facing busy 2025 in optimising influence and shaping opinion
Historical novel based on one day in 1895 features anarchists, artists and aristocrats
Balenciaga, John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Dior, Yves St Laurent and more on show at Paris museum
Property developer (70) fined €10,000 over incident involving bailiff, but judge rejected prosecution demands for suspended sentence
Prince Frederik was diagnosed with a genetic mutation in his POLG gene when he was 14
Dublin designer’s success continues to highlight the craftsmanship of Irish crochet and lace, a rich heritage with underlying historical associations
At least four Eurostar trains cancelled after discovery of bomb 2.5km from Gare du Nord train station
Jonathan Anderson expected to be chosen for role after recently withdrawing from Spanish brand Loewe
Hundreds of homeless migrants take over Gaîté Lyrique in protest against French authorities
Paris letter: National effort saw Notre-Dame cathedral restored following devastating fire
European leaders emergency summit hears calls for big increase in defence spending
Sean Penn and Bono have been among celebrity fans of the Irish designer and leather specialist whose creativity extends well beyond virtuoso workmanship
UK and Polish prime ministers among leaders invited to French capital on Monday for talks amid fears US leader is sidelining allies
Non-EU visitors will pay a higher entrance fee to visit the Louvre, the French president said
He was accused in court of being ‘aggressive’ to a bailiff last June at €30m Paris apartment
UK bank doubled its workforce in the Republic to about 300 in the wake of the UK deciding to exit the EU
Declan Burke reviews Murder Mindfully by Karsten Dusse, Asia Mackay’s A Serial Killer’s Guide to Marriage, Uketsu’s Strange Pictures, Sam Blake’s The Killing Sense and Esther García Llovet’s Spanish Beauty
Property investor (70) denies wrongdoing over incident at Place Vendôme in which bailiff claims he repeatedly called her an ‘idiot’
Darian’s father, Dominique Pelicot, was sentenced to 20 years for drugging his wife and filming her being raped by him and dozens of strangers. Darian describes the ‘mental torture’ of not knowing what he did to her
A sumptuous volume about the French painter Pierre Bonnard, with scores of captivating reproductions
Described as ‘illiteracy’s most famous product’, what Robertson lacked in skill he made up for in tenacity under the cloud of Nazi occupation
Bureaucrats, billionaire donors, artisans and builders united to deliver a national project at a time of political strife
Good prices, low emissions and unlimited luggage allowance of fast train between European powerhouse cities give planes a run for their money
Irish fashion had an outstanding year, at home and internationally. We take a look back on 2024's many highlights
Never mind the conspiracy theorists, the 15-minute city is a proven approach to creating more sustainable, equitable, and vibrant urban environments
Party has shifted since Michel Barnier’s government collapsed in a vote of no-confidence last week
US president-elect to meet Emmanuel Macron at time of uncertainty about his likely approach to Ukraine-Russia war
Planet Business: Words of the year, Intel’s interim arrangement and the Death Clock app that claims to predict your likely date of death
Macron will hobnob with foreign leaders at the cathedral, much as Louis XVI tinkered with his clock collection on the day the Bastille was taken
The tragic 19th-century Paris novel weaves a rich and morally diffuse cast of characters beyond Quasimodo. But the real hero is the symbolic cathedral itself
Dublin woman Patricia Killeen always enjoys an excellent experience with her meal in Paris - but only if she goes go out
Fixture designated ‘high risk’ following recent hooliganism and anti-Semitism in Dutch capital surrounding Maccabi Tel Aviv fans
Visiting the French capital and wondering about bars and restaurants? Forget Google, this is the only list you will need
A new book explores how Rachel Cusk’s writing illustrates a conflict between restlessness and stasis – an attention to the ways in which time pauses and passes
Ten chefs share their top tips for finding the best tables overseas
We hear from the man running The Irish Times pub in Prague, as well as some tips for travelling Europe by train and surviving long-distance flights
Tipperary woman Phoebe Moore and Moneer Seify headed on a journey from London-Paris-Marseille-Hyères-Genova-Bologna-Venice
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices