France

Wildfires fuelled by 120km/h winds burn almost 2,000 hectares of land in eastern Spain

Ireland weather: Calmer conditions bring break from recent flooding and stormy weather over weekend

One price, home and away: A cottage in St Kitts and Nevis, a farmhouse in Martiel, four-beds in New York and on the Costa Blanca or a six-bed pile in Sligo

France on its highest state of alert after murder of schoolteacher on October 13th in suspected Islamist attack

Lyon coach Fabio Grosso sustained facial injuries after Lyon’s bus stoned as it entered Stade Velodrome in Marseille

Five foodie destinations that have plenty to offer, along with a reputation for keeping you well-fed as you explore

Ruth Bradley’s latest project is a book chronicling a year in Maison Lescop, in Port Louis, southwest Brittany

Mathias Enard’s magnificent new novel imagines an alternative history of France

Hamas releases two Israeli women who were taken hostage on October 7th

Washington aims to build pragmatic relationships with African nations

A condo in Valparaiso, a chateau in Port-Sainte-Marie, an apartment in Tokyo and more

James Maddison’s alarming diet, and why young players may never get the benefit of Nicklas Bendter’s coaching insights

Macron orders 7,000 troops for increased security patrols after fatal school stabbing on Friday

Follow along for live updates from the first of the weekend’s knockout clashes in Marseille

Suspected assailant was Russian national of Chechen origin and former pupil, national police say following incident in city of Arras

One price, home and away: Including a home near the water in North Jutland and a ski unit in Les Arcs

In the News podcast: winner of Saturday’s quarter-final more than likely to make the final

Departure of French forces from Niger key demand of military officers who seized power in July

Rugby World Cup base in Tours was perfect for Andy Farrell’s men for reasons ranging from practical to historical

Amid a wave of optimism, Johnny Watterson says a long goodbye to a big ol’ seaside down in the south of France

Louis Feutren, an SS officer and Nazi collaborator in France, taught at fee-paying school for almost 30 years

These bloodsucking insects are causing paranoia for fans during the Rugby World Cup

Infestations are up significantly and it has become a political issue in France, which is currently hosting the Rugby World Cup

A sojourn in Lyons for the Rugby World Cup can mean joining in an international singsong - followed by a meal with a difference

Temperatures in Ireland to reach high teens, while those in southern Europe could exceed an extraordinary 35 degrees

Jennifer Simpson on moving to rural France later in life and opening a guest house

Kremlin said long-range attack was ‘planned in advance using western intelligence means’, while still downplaying damage

Six defendants jailed over stabbing during fight between rival gangs

Pontiff’s comments come as Italy threatens naval blockade of Tunisia and France beefs up patrols on southern border to stop crossings

Pontiff’s position on migration stands in contrast to some European countries that are emphasising border fences and repatriations

At the scene of one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Europe this century, there is little reminder of what happened on Bastille Day 2016. Why is that?

British royal seeking to help repair the badly damaged Paris-London relationship

Nagorno-Karabakh separatist authorities claim 25 people killed, including two civilians, and 138 injured as a result of military action

Woman (32) died and several others fell seriously ill after eating at Tchin Tchin in southern French city

Decision by president Emmanuel Macron allows local councils increase their taxes on second homes by up to 60 per cent

Mayo man, whose Greek-born wife has died, remains in critical condition in Paris following visit to Tchin Tchin Wine Bar in Bordeaux last weekend

Decision follows spat with country’s regulator over radiation levels that put other EU members on alert

One price, home and away: A bed and breakfast in La Villetelle, a waterside cabin near Oslo, an apartment in a historic house in Torino, a villa in Alicante or a large detached house in Mountnugent

French police investigating alleged rape of an Irish female rugby fan in Bordeaux on Sunday night

Woman (32) reported to have died in outbreak, which French authorities suspect linked to sardines served in restaurant