National lampoon: Felix Larkin on how cartoonists have skewered politicians for centuries
Napoleon Bonaparte was particular target of early satirical cartoonists
France
Donald Trump denounces European states restricting US access to airspace due to Iran war
‘No evidence’ that US aircraft flying to conflict are refuelling at Shannon Airport, says Taoiseach
‘Go get your own oil’, Trump tells European allies as war against Iran continues
Iranian Revolutionary Guards pledge to target US companies in region; Israel to demolish homes in Lebanon
Céline Dion reveals return to stage with 10 concerts in Paris
Concerts will be Céline Dion’s first full-length shows in almost six years after stiff person syndrome diagnosis
Fiction in translation: City Like Water; Women Without Men; X is Where I Am; You Are the Fuhrer’s Unrequited Love
A nightmarish cityscape that is identifiably Hong Kong; a classic of oppression in Iran; a celebration of queer lives; and a stark exploration of Albert Speer
How does irrigating vineyards work and will global warming affect this?
How to Drink Better: Traditionally, most French vineyards didn’t need to be irrigated but this might not last forever
John Wilson’s guide to great Côtes du Rhône wines
This is one of our favourite regions but it’ll help a lot if you recognise which bottles to buy and which to leave on the shelf
Lionel Jospin obituary: Political tactician who was one of founders of French socialism
‘Prototypical French leftist’ served as prime minister from 1997 to 2002 and stood twice for the presidency
Ireland’s small steps on defence are an Irish solution to an Irish problem
As Emmanuel Macron talks about extending the ‘nuclear umbrella’ across Europe, Ireland remains virtually defenceless and without a clear strategy
What will €695,000 buy in France, Italy, South Africa, Croatia and Galway?
One price, home and away: from a 17th-century apartment in Siena to a restored farmhouse near Athenry
‘No plans’ for French-style egg-freezing service for women considering later pregnancies
State-funded scheme only available for medical reasons, says Jennifer Carroll MacNeill
European leaders rebuked by voters
Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change
Lionel Jospin: France mourns man who once unified its divided left
Socialist Party grandee remembered as intellectual and moral force by allies and foes alike
Lionel Jospin, architect of 35-hour work week, dies aged 88
Former French prime minister re-established credibility for country’s Socialist Party after bribery and fraud scandals
Marine Le Pen far-right fails to take key cities: four takeaways from French local elections
National Rally candidates were defeated by left-wing rivals in Marseille and Nimes
French local elections: Socialist to become mayor of Paris as far-right fails in key cities
More than 1,500 cities and towns voted local elections on Sunday, seen as a test of political temperature before presidential election
Recreating my old cycling commute shows how Paris won the car wars
Outgoing mayor Anne Hidalgo vowed to make Paris the ‘world capital of cycling’. So I put the city’s streets to the two-wheel test
Get on trend with these four lighter red wines from the Loire
If the reds from this part of France have not been to your taste in the past, but it’s time for a rethink
Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks
EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der Leyen
‘We said to Natalie Portman, we need you to protect the movie. And she did’
Ugo Bienvenu, director of the Oscar-nominated animated film Arco, on sticking with his creative vision
How to stay cool, calm and collected for your Leaving Cert language oral
With language orals, there is a lot of information to remember before you even greet the examiner
Hardliners gain ground in French local elections
Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party builds on previous results and set to contest second round in Marseilles and Nice
‘Irish people don’t take themselves too seriously’: What emigrants miss about home
From Sydney mornings to no immersion worries, here’s what emigrants miss and love about life abroad
What will €595,000 buy in France, Italy, Portugal Spain and Donegal?
One price, home and away: from a converted church in Letterkenny to a country home in Marsciano
Why Europe is watching closely as France votes
Local elections will fire the starting gun for the 2027 presidential elections
Bailiffs board Ryanair plane after airline refuses to pay compensation to passenger
Fixing a seizure sticker to cabin, court can sell Boeing 737 at public auction if debt is not paid by deadline
Gen-Zine: Meet the young people ditching digital for DIY publications and community
DIY works, covering a wide breath of topics, historically provided space for marginalised voices and are surging in popularity again
Carlowman in France: ‘Having kids makes you think about the kind of world you want’
Eamon O’Hara founded European network Ecolise, which supports community climate change projects
What will €425,000 buy in France, Greece, Sweden, Barbados and Co Wexford?
One price, home and away: A house beside Curracloe beach: a lodge with a private berth; and more
Why is France increasing its nuclear arsenal?
Macron said talks have begun with eight European countries about co-operation
UK and France may boost Cyprus defences following Iranian drone strike
France plans to send air defence systems, UK considers deploying warship after British base came under attack
Government to deploy defence attaches to embassies to boost military co-operation
Officers appointed to roles in Paris, London and Washington DC expected to come from senior ranks of Defence Forces
An Irishwoman in France: The absence of urgency is the most striking aspect of living here
The French are so different in many ways to us Irish. Realising this I began to crack this place open.
Climate change and wine: The red wines we will be drinking in the future
How to Drink Better: As temperatures rise, some regions in Europe are allowing growers to plant new varieties, although it’s not always straightforward
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