# Paris

Last year

2022

US offers no concessions in response to Russian demands over Ukraine

But Antony Blinken said the written response also contains “serious” offers for a diplomatic path to de-escalate soaring tensions.

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Jan 26th 2022, 9:31 PM

All time

# Jamal Khashoggi

Suspect in killing of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi arrested in France

French radio RTL said the Saudi suspect was arrested at Charles de Galle airport near Paris as he was trying to board a flight to Riyadh.

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Dec 7th 2021, 7:00 PM

# Artefacts

France prepares to return Benin treasures

The decision could have potential ramifications across European museums.

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Oct 25th 2021, 1:43 PM

# la grele

Policeman's suicide ends 35-year French serial killer mystery

The man, nicknamed ‘Le Grele’ (‘pockmarked’), had been wanted by police since the 1980s.

87.6k

Oct 2nd 2021, 7:20 AM

# paris attacks

'I can still feel the explosion': 2015 Paris attack survivors recall events in trial testimony

300 survivors as well as family members of the victims of the attacks are to take the stand over the coming weeks.

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Sep 28th 2021, 5:26 PM

# France

Macron's ex-bodyguard on trial over beating of protesters

The French president was forced to fire Alexandre Benalla after a video emerged showing him striking a young man and grabbing a young woman by the neck.

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Sep 13th 2021, 11:24 AM

# France

Debunked: Photo shows World Cup celebrations, not an anti-vaccine pass protest in Paris

Social media posts have falsely described a photo from France in 2018 as a recent anti-restrictions protest.

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Aug 3rd 2021, 3:25 PM

# France

French police clash with anti-Covid pass protesters in Paris

French legislators have passed a bill requiring the pass in most places as of 9 August.

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Aug 1st 2021, 7:43 AM

# Lead Pollution

Paris officials accused of failing to protect locals' health after Notre Dame fire

A legal complaint alleges that authorities endangered lives by failing to react to the risk of lead poisoning.

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Jul 6th 2021, 3:48 PM

# International Workers' Day

Thousands gather in European cities to mark May Day for the first time since the pandemic began

Police in Paris fired tear gas at protestors after scuffles broke out.

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May 1st 2021, 6:32 PM

# terror probe

Three arrested after police worker stabbed to death near Paris

President Emmanuel Macron said France would never give in to “Islamist terrorism” after the attack.

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Apr 23rd 2021, 7:53 PM

# Fatality

One dead, one injured in Paris hospital shooting

One person has died and another is injured.

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Apr 12th 2021, 3:40 PM

# French Police

French police bust 100 people breaking Covid restrictions in underground restaurant

Participants were shown enjoying caviar and champagne at the event costing €220 per person.

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Apr 10th 2021, 5:00 PM

# Cycling

Roglic extends Paris-Nice lead with 'cool' stage win

Ireland’s Sam Bennett came to a standstill on the final climb.

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Mar 12th 2021, 8:31 PM

# Cycling

Ireland speed king Sam Bennett wins Paris-Nice opener

It was a fourth stage win on this race for Bennett.

5.6k

Mar 7th 2021, 4:29 PM

# Paris

30-year jail terms for suspected accomplices of terrorists in 2015 Charlie Hebdo attacks

Terrorists killed 17 people during the attacks on the offices of a magazine and a Jewish supermarket.

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Dec 16th 2020, 5:34 PM

# big ask

Racing strong favourites but Friend wants 'the might of Connacht' to test them

The westerners are underdogs today in Paris as their Champions Cup campaign gets underway.

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Dec 13th 2020, 7:00 AM

Connacht's crew of Ireland internationals available for massive test in Paris

Bundee Aki, Kieran Marmion, Dave Heffernan, Finlay Bealham, Quinn Roux, and Ultan Dillane are all set to play.

6.5k

Dec 8th 2020, 1:38 PM

# Terror Crimes

France charges suspect in deadly 1982 Paris attack

The suspect was charged with murder and attempted murder by a Paris magistrate specialising in terror crimes.

18.0k

Dec 5th 2020, 4:28 PM

# Brexit

‘Good chance’ of Brexit trade deal in coming days, Coveney says

Simon Coveney met European leaders in Paris today.

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Dec 3rd 2020, 1:39 PM

# Paris

Four French police officers charged after beating of black music producer

Michel Zecler was repeatedly beaten by three officers for several minutes.

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Nov 30th 2020, 8:28 AM

# France

Four French police officers appear in court after being filmed appearing to beat black music producer

The four officers are under investigation for ‘violence with a racist motive’.

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Nov 29th 2020, 1:25 PM

# Paris

Protests over new security law planned across France

Dozens of rallies are taking place against a controversial Bill which would restrict sharing images of police.

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Nov 28th 2020, 3:40 PM

# Paris

Corruption trial suspended for former French president Nicolas Sarkozy

The trial will resume on Thursday.

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Nov 23rd 2020, 4:24 PM

# Paris

Ex-US soldier who foiled Paris train attack hospitalised ahead of trial appearance

Spencer Stone (28) was hospitalised as he arrived in Paris yesterday.

41.3k

Nov 19th 2020, 8:11 AM

# France

Paris hospitals near capacity after upsurge in coronavirus cases

France is currently in a partial lockdown to try and reduce Covid-19 numbers.

25.8k

Nov 5th 2020, 7:13 PM

# Next Job

Connors keen to get Autumn Nations Cup going as Ireland take lessons from Paris

The 24-year-old openside flanker is eager to add to his first two Test caps.

7.4k

Nov 3rd 2020, 7:54 AM

# Captain

'I was very disappointed coming off like everyone would be' - Sexton

The Ireland skipper bemoaned his side’s inability to be clinical with their chances at Stade de France.

57.2k

Nov 1st 2020, 7:00 AM

# decisions

'I back the players to feel what's right' - Farrell critical of Ireland's execution

The Ireland head coach was frustrated with his team’s inability to convert visits to the French 22 into points.

19.1k

Oct 31st 2020, 11:55 PM

# Second best

Ireland come up short in Paris as England crowned Six Nations champions

Andy Farrell’s men made errors but France were superb in a bonus-point win.

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Oct 31st 2020, 10:00 PM

# Terror Attack

'We will not give up our values': Macron vows defiance after knife attack in church kills three people

Emmanuel Macron said his country would stand firm against religious extremists.

19.5k

Oct 30th 2020, 7:59 AM

# Selection

Farrell seems likely to stick with settled Ireland team for trip to Paris

There were lots of good performances in the 50-17 win over Italy on Saturday.

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Oct 26th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Title Hunt

Ireland face daunting task in Paris as Six Nations heads for Super Saturday finale

Andy Farrell’s men know that a bonus-point win could secure them the title but France are far from pushovers.

36.4k

Oct 25th 2020, 7:00 AM

# samuel paty

Teacher murdered by radical Islamists in Paris to be honoured as seven due in court over killing

“Our fellow citizens expect actions,” French President Emmanuel Macron said yesterday.

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Oct 21st 2020, 12:09 PM

# samuel paty

Four children held by French police on suspicion of helping identify teacher who was beheaded

Samuel Paty was killed on Friday in an attack that has drawn parallels with the 2015 Charlie Hebdo massacre.

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Oct 19th 2020, 5:45 PM

# Paris

Suspect in French beheading horror was Chechen teenager

The suspected attacker was shot and killed after a history teacher died in a Paris suburb.

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Oct 17th 2020, 1:28 PM

# France

History teacher decapitated in France in 'abominable' terrorist-linked assault

The attack happened at around 4pm Irish time near a school in Conflans Saint-Honorine.

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Oct 16th 2020, 9:45 PM

# alarming surge

French cities get set for night-time curfew from this evening after 30,000 new cases confirmed yesterday

The new night-time restrictions come into force for the first time at midnight tonight in Paris and eight other major cities.

15.9k

Oct 16th 2020, 9:39 AM

# Dispute

Google must negotiate with media groups over paying for online news, Paris court rules

The ruling came as the US firm announced it was close to a deal on compensating French media groups.

11.0k

Oct 8th 2020, 10:19 AM

# terror investigation

Paris stabbing suspect targeted Charlie Hebdo, says official

Two people were wounded in yesterday’s attack, and two suspects were arrested.

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Sep 26th 2020, 5:02 PM