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15:37, 12 JAN 2025

Irishman shot multiple times in France left fighting for his life

Medics in the north west town of Rennes say the Irishman is critically ill

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Strasbourg tram crash: Major incident declared after dozens injured in head-on smash

Around 30 people have been injured after two trams collided in Strasbourg, France earlier today.

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French far-right leader Jean-Marie Le Pen dies, aged 96

A polarising figure in French politics, Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting racial violence

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The stories of the Irish women who played a role in the French Resistance of World War II

The Irish in the Resistance, by Clodagh Finn and John Morgan, chronicles Ireland's role in the French Resistance

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Tourists evacuated from Eiffel Tower as fire breaks out at famous tourist attraction in Paris

An evacuation has taken place at the Eiffel Tower in Paris with reports that the iconic structure in the French capital is on fire and emergency services are at the scene

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Dominique Pelicot: Ex-wife reacts in court as 'Monster of Avignon' jailed for 20 years in historic rape case

Speaking in court on Thursday, Dominique Pelicot said: "I am guilty of what I did. I subjected my wife, my children, my grandchildren to this. I regret what I did. I ask for forgiveness even if it is not forgivable"

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Dominique Pelicot: Verdicts to be delivered on 51 men in historic rape trial that caused shockwaves worldwide

Among the men on trial is Dominique Pelicot, who admitted that for years, he knocked his wife of 50 years out with drugs so he and strangers he recruited online could abuse her while he filmed the assaults

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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier ousted in first successful no-confidence vote since 1962

French President Emmanuel Macron insisted he will serve the rest of his term until 2027. However, he will need to appoint a new prime minister for the second time after July's legislative elections led to a deeply divided parliament

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Irish province under pressure as rumours swirl in France that two of their biggest stars are leaving this summer

Notorious French transfer rumour site Midi Olympique have suggested top-performing backs are in departure lounge

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World Cup winner can't understand why France were vilified after Thierry Henry antics in infamous play-off

Republic of Ireland Soccer Team

It's 15 years on Monday since Ireland's hearts were broken in Paris by one of the most controversial goals ever scored against the Boys in Green.

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Young person has hand cut off as at least four people injured in violent axe attack on train near Paris

One of the victims had their hand severed in the brutal attack while another had their skull split open

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Baby abducted from hospital's maternity ward as urgent search launched

Officers said he has blond hair and was dressed in white velvet pyjamas and an oversized brown T-shirt when he was abducted on Monday night from a hospital in Paris’ northern suburban region of Seine-Saint-Denis.

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French actor and Jean-Paul Belmondo's co-star Pierre Vernier dies aged 93

Pierre Vernier, a member of the "Bande du Conservatoire" in the 1950s with Jean-Paul Belmondo, Jean-Pierre Marielle and Jean Rochefort, has died at the age of 93

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French farmer touring Ireland on tractor was inspired by Hollywood movie

He made the travel vow a decade ago while enjoying a pint in an Irish pub

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Eiffel Tower evacuated as man seen climbing landmark hours before Olympics closing ceremony arrested

The area around the Eiffel Tower in Paris has been evacuated ahead of this evening's Olympics closing ceremony - after a man, who has since been arrested, was seen climbing the famous landmark

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Paris Olympics thrown into chaos after France's SNCF rail network hit by 'massive arson attack'

The Paris Olympics have been thrown into chaos after a ‘massive arson attack’ was carried out against France's rail network - multiple services including the Eurostar has been affected

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Heartbreak as Irish man, 29, dies while on cycling trip with his dad in France

Niall Kieran was cycling in France with his father Gerry when the accident happened

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Sun, sea, family fun and food to die for - make a rendezvous with this Vendée view

Lumière is the French word for light and the tag Côte de Lumière for Vendée comes from the fact that the region enjoys more than 2,300 hours of sunshine a year

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Thierry Henry would be a natural in French team heading to Ireland for GAA matches

France are coming to Dublin for three Gaelic football matches against some of the capital’s top teams

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French rape trial adjourned due to Irish rugby player's involvement in 'extremely serious road accident'

At the start of proceedings, judges were told that former Ireland underage rugby international Denis Coulson was badly hurt in a car accident last Wednesday, June 12

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Euro 2024 Betting: Irish soccer fans believe France and England are the two best teams and they are 16/1 to contest the final - There Is Only One F in 'Flutter'

16/1 England-France final is Euro 2024's best bet say Irish soccer fans

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Irish author's 'poisonous' books removed from National Library of France

The National Library of France has now quarantined these books for analysis to determine the level of arsenic in the covers

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Paris prepares for Olympic Games amid fears of 'lone wolf' terrorist threat

A solo terrorist has been identified as the main danger with the opening ceremony due to be held outside a stadium for the first time

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One person seriously injured after three people stabbed in Paris knife 'frenzy'

'This individual appears to suffer from psychiatric troubles,' said Laurent Nunez, the Paris police chief who is also in charge of the massive security operation for the July 26-Aug. 11 Olympic Games

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