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Economy to grow 'exceptionally' by 10.7% in 2025 - EU

Ireland's gross domestic product (GDP) is forecast to grow exceptionally by 10.7% in 2025, mainly due to strong export activity in the first half of the year, the European Commission said in its Autumn 2025 Economic Forecast today.

Business • 17 Nov

Notre-Dame is Paris is pictured at nighttime

Watch: Bells toll as Paris marks a decade since attacks

Paris' beloved Notre-Dame cathedral rang its bells this evening as the French capital held various events throughout the day to mark the 10th anniversary of the 2015 attacks that killed 130 during a rampage by Islamic State gunmen and suicide bombers.

World • 13 Nov

Two police motorbikes are driving in front of two black cars with tinted windows.

Sarkozy released from jail 'nightmare' pending appeal

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been freed from prison, a 20-day experience the former president called a "nightmare", as a judge ordered his release pending an appeal decision over Libyan funding.

World • 10 Nov

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 20: View of the Louvre Paris facade on October 20, 2025 in Paris, France. The world-famous art museum remained closed on Monday following Sunday's robbery, which targeted the gallery where France's royal jewels were on display. (Ph

Louvre robbery a 'deafening wake-up call', says auditor

Last month's spectacular Louvre robbery, in which thieves made off with some of France's crown jewels, is a "deafening wake-up call" for museum security, the head of France's highest audit institution has said.

Europe • 06 Nov

A forensic police inspects the site where a a burnt car was found in Saint-Pierre-d’Oleron

Driver rams into pedestrians in western France, five hurt

A car was driving into pedestrians and cyclists on France's Ile d'Oléron off the Atlantic coast, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said, and at least five people were injured before he was arrested, according to local officials.

Europe • 05 Nov

The owner of the French department store BHV and the Chinese founder of Shein on a giant poster

Shein vows to cooperate with France in sex doll inquiry

Online retailer Shein has pledged to "cooperate fully" with French judicial authorities after an uproar over it selling childlike sex dolls, and said it was prepared to disclose the names of people who bought them.

World • 04 Nov

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Two more suspects charged over Louvre heist

Two more suspects, a man and a woman arrested this week over the jewel heist at the Louvre, have been charged and remanded in custody, prosecutors said.

World • 01 Nov

French Police officers seal off the entrance to the Louvre Museum after a Jewllery Heist on October 19, 2025 in Paris, France. France's Culture Minister, Rachida Dati, announced the closure of the world-famous art museum on X due to the robbery taking pla

Five new suspects arrested in Louvre heist investigation

French police have arrested five new people, including a main suspect, over this month's jewellery theft from the Louvre museum, the Paris prosecutor said.

Europe • 30 Oct

Visitors at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

Stolen Louvre jewels not yet recovered, prosecutor says

Jewels stolen from the Louvre museum in a brazen heist have not yet been found, the Paris prosecutor has said, adding that two suspects arrested on the weekend had partially recognised their involvement in the robbery.

World • 29 Oct

Tiphaine Auziere - Brigitte Macron's daugther - GETTY

Harassment affected Brigette Macron's health - daughter

The daughter of Brigitte Macron told a French court that unsubstantiated claims about her mother's gender had adversely affected the French first lady's health.

World • 28 Oct

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron attend a ceremony during their visit to The British Museum in London in July

Ten on trial over online harassment of French first lady

Ten people are going on trial in Paris for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond.

Europe • 27 Oct

Nicolas Sarkozy waves as his wife carla bruni stands beside him

Sarkozy being protected by security guards in jail

France's interior minister has confirmed that former president Nicolas Sarkozy would be protected by two security officers while serving jail time in a criminal conspiracy case involving Libya.

World • 22 Oct

Laurence des Cars, Director of the Louvre museum in Paris

'Insufficient' camera coverage of outside walls - Louvre

The Louvre museum in Paris has admitted that there was inadequate security camera coverage of the outside walls, responding to questions about the theft of priceless royal jewels last weekend.

Europe • 22 Oct

Nicolas Sarkozy with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy leaving his residence

Sarkozy begins jail term in France, proclaims innocence

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has entered a Paris jail where he will serve a five-year sentence over seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run.

Europe • 21 Oct

Claire Mestrallet talks with Katie, Fran and David on Behind the Story

Podcast: Louvre jewellery heist – what we know so far

People in the jewellery world will be "looking out for" priceless items stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris yesterday, one expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 20 Oct

Paris authorities urged to issue reward for stolen jewels

An expert in recovering stolen and looted artwork has urged French authorities to issue a reward for the return of imperial era jewels stolen in broad daylight from the Louvre Museum in Paris

Europe • 20 Oct

a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum at the side of the building

France admits security failures after Louvre robbery

France's Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin has admitted to security flaws in protecting the Louvre that had led to robbers stealing imperial jewels in broad daylight from the Paris museum.

Europe • 20 Oct

Image of a group of people picking grapes from vines in a UK field

English winemakers hoping for export boost

English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed, hoping for a boost from Britain's warmest summer on record this year as climate change optimised conditions.

Business • 17 Oct

If Sébastien Lecornu were defeated in either vote, he and his ministers would have to immediately resign (File image)

French government survives second no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government survived a second vote of no confidence in the National Assembly.

Europe • 16 Oct

French PM to suspend Macron's flagship pension reform

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has promised to suspend a landmark pension reform until after the 2027 election, sacrificing one of President Emmanuel Macron's legacy achievements to ensure the government's survival.

World • 14 Oct

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu speaking outside a hotel

France's president unveils new cabinet lineup

France's President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government, after marathon talks to cobble together a cabinet and prevent the country from slipping deeper into a political crisis.

World • 12 Oct

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who submitted his government's resignation to the French President this morning, delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 6, 2025. France's President Emmanuel Macron on October 6, 20

French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle'

Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has urged France's political parties to work together to put an end to the "ridiculous spectacle" seen in recent days, as he faces a Monday deadline to present a budget.

France • 11 Oct

France's political uncertainty hitting confidence, growth

France's political uncertainty is costing the country at least 0.2 percentage points of economic growth and risks further sapping business and consumer confidence, central bank chief Francois Villeroy de Galhau said today.

Business • 10 Oct

Paris stock market sinks after new Prime Minister resigns

The Paris stock market slipped and France's borrowing costs spiked today as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month in office, plunging the country into further political turmoil.

Business • 06 Oct

Shein plans first permanent stores in France

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to open its first bricks-and-mortar shops in France in November under an agreement with department store owner Société des Grands Magasins, a move that sparked criticism from French retailers.

Business • 02 Oct