France

McConnell’s Distillery in Belfast has been shortlisted for a major structural award from The Institution of Structural Engineers (IstructE). Pictured is McConnell’s Distillery. Credit: Kathy Tyndall

NI distillery one of 30 buildings shortlisted for global structural award

Nicolo Bulega clinched a double at Magny-Cours in France on Sunday on the Aruba.it Ducati

Magny-Cours double helps Nicolo Bulega cut World Superbike title gap

World Superbike champion Alvaro Bautista crashed in the Superpole race at Magny-Cours in France

Alvaro Bautista declared unfit for final race in France after Superpole crash

Jonathan Rea underwent an operation to repair a deep laceration to his right thumb on Saturday evening

Jonathan Rea out of Sunday's races in France following crash

Northern Ireland's Jonathan Rea crashed out of Saturday's World Superbike race at Magny-Cours in France

Injury blow for Yamaha's Jonathan Rea after crash in France

Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider Jonathan Rea was seventh fastest in free practice at Magny-Cours in France

Jonathan Rea targets Superpole upturn to boost Magny-Cours prospects

Pata Prometeon Yamaha rider Jonathan Rea was seventh fastest in free practice at Magny-Cours in France

Jonathan Rea seventh quickest as free practice begins at Magny-Cours in France

Joséphine kneels before Napoléon during his coronation at Notre Dame. Behind him sits pope Pius VII. Jacques-Louis David - The Coronation of Napoleon (1805-1807). Picture: Wikimedia/Public Domain

Retro: Preparations for Napoleon Bonaparte coronation continue in France (1804)

Former EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier in conversation with Director of the UK in a Changing Europe, Anand Menon at the Science Gallery in London, where he is discussing his new book My Secret Brexit Diary: A Glorious Illusion. Picture date: Wednesday February 1, 2023.

Michel Barnier appointed Prime Minister of France at age 73

Lisburn's David Ross (left) celebrating with Jamie Stead following victory for Team GB over Denmark at the Paralympic Games. (Photo by Tullio M. Puglia/Getty Images for IPC)

Larne's Claire Taggart in Paralympic Games boccia medal push for Team GB

Bex Elliott and son Ronnie on their travels with their campervan.

Watch: Couple save £9.6k-a-year travelling in a van with their toddler

Morning View

Editorial: The fundamentals of how NHS is run are at core of cancer problem

Search and rescue operation underway after yacht sinks.

Watch: Divers search as one dead and six missing in yacht sinking

Coleraine's Hannah Scott (second right) celebrating as part of the Team GB gold-winning women's quad sculls crew in Paris. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Inspirational words from Northern Ireland's six Olympic medal winners

Members of the public relax on the beach in hot weather in Cleethorpes, north east England.

Watch: Temperatures could reach 34°C in UK in coming days

Rhys McClenaghan from Newtownards, seen competing in the Men's Pommel Horse Final at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, won gold, one of seven medals won by Northern Ireland athletes. Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Ben Lowry: A remarkable success by Northern Ireland athletes at the Olympics
The Northern Ireland Olympic medal tally has been extraordinary, and far better proportionate to our population than either the whole UK or Republic of Ireland.
Ben Lowry

An inflatable craft carrying migrants crosses the English Channel off the coast of Dover, England. Around 29,000 people were detected crossing the English Channel in small boats in 2023

Letter: Small boats, big numbers

Saturday’s men’s pommel horse final proved a day of emotion for Rhys McClenaghan. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Rhys McClenaghan's 'crazy realisation' on day of high emotion in Paris

Sir Henry Wilson ended the Great War as Chief of the Imperial General Staff, the professional head of the British Army

Sir Henry Wilson, unheralded force behind Great War effort

Paul Stewart, managing director, My Baggage, with French team member Farah Belfatmi. Farah played an integral part in supporting My Baggage with website translation and French customer support

Luggage shipping firm backs Irish Olympians as it celebrates expansion to France

Banbridge's Philip Doyle (right) with Daire Lynch. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Banbridge rower Philip Doyle secures Olympic Games bronze alongside Daire Lynch

Banbridge's Philip Doyle (right) with Daire Lynch. (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images)

Banbridge rower Philip Doyle books spot in Olympics double sculls final

Larne's Danielle Hill reached the semi-final stages of the women's 100m backstroke in Paris with Team Ireland. (Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Wire)

Larne's Danielle Hill in semi-final exit but 'proud of myself'

The south east region of France is most impacted by the outbreak. (Photo: Pexels, Pierre Blaché)

Warning to UK tourists over severe gastroenteritis outbreak in Europe

Morning View

Editorial: Olympic opening is no place for commentary, let alone crude satire

Eurocamp La Croix du Vieux Pont in Berny-Rivière is just on the outskirts of Paris - perfect for a day trip to the city. Picture: Jamie Jones

Eurocamp offers getaways with family-friendly prices

Henry Wee Wheels visiting Stena Line's Pet Cabins

Furry travel with Stena Line
More than 53,000 pets and their loyal owners have crossed the Irish Sea with Stena Line this year.
Greer Sullivan

Chris Doherty lays flowers at his great uncle's grave in Savy British Cemetery

Rededication service for Donegal soldier 100 years in the making

A beach in Normandy

The perfect blend of history, relaxation, art - and food and drink

Football

AI predicts Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo is consoled by Diogo Dalot at half-time of extra-time after missing a penalty against Slovenia

Cristiano Ronaldo reflects on tearful outpouring of emotion against Slovenia

Normandy - clockwise from top left: a bookshop in Caen; a Normandy beach; a cake shop in Bayeux; colourful boats at Port en Bessin Pictures: Phil Smith

The perfect blend of history, relaxation, art - and food and drink

Clinton Nsiala (right) in action for AC Milan U19s

Rangers newboy Clinton Nsiala 'honoured' to sign for Ibrox club

German Observation Tower on south coast cliffs, Guernsey

Visit Guernsey to discover underground bunkers and WW2 history

England's Harry Kane during a training session at the Spa & Golf Resort Weimarer Land in Blankenhain. (Photo by Adam Davy/PA Wire).

England captain Harry Kane in 'peak sharpness' vow for Slovakia test

An Aer Lingus aircraft is pictured on the apron at Belfast International Airport in Belfast, Northern Ireland (PETER MUHLY/AFP via Getty Images)

Aer Lingus cancellations in Dublin: Axed flights in the days ahead

From croissants to Dior, Brits list top 15 most admired French exports

Kilkeel-based marine services provider SeaSource Offshore has expanded operations into the Bay of Biscay off the west coast of France after being awarded a £9m contract by French energy firm ENGIE. Pictured is Brian Chambers, chair Sea Source, Kilkeel Harbour . Credit: LiamMcArdle.com

NI marine services firm expands into French waters thanks to £9million contract

Dick and Angel explore the extraordinary volcanic region of the Auvergne

Sunday TV choice: Secret France with Dick and Angel (Channel 4, 7pm)

Son of top stud dog, Pierre the Heir, continues guide dog linage

Son of top stud dog, Pierre the Heir, continues guide dog linage

Northern Ireland's Claire Taggart at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. (Photo by imagecommsralympicsGB)

Northern Ireland's Claire Taggart ready for 'huge opportunity' at Paralympics

Rangers boss Philippe Clement. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Rangers signing Clinton Nsiala on board as 'talented young player'

Letters to editor

Letter: Time to liberate Northern Ireland and historic Palestine

Morning View

Editorial: Voters again show that they want immigration fears taken seriously

Ballots are sorted in Frankfurt yesterday for the European elections that will decide who in Germany helps makes law in Northern Ireland. This arrangement is morally and politically indefensible and unsustainable (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

Letter: Voters across EU, but not here, vote for those who will make NI's laws

Portaferry’s Ciara Mageean celebrates gold over the women’s 1500m final at the European Championships. (Photo by AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

European champion Ciara Mageean's 'we did it' message to Portaferry family

Morning View

Editorial: There was no reason for Ireland to be at the D-Day anniversary

Addressing the Royal Irish Regiment Service of Remembrance on 7 June - Archbishops John McDowell and Eamon Martin. MOD image

D-Day chaplains praised at Royal Irish Regiment remembrance service in France

The deputy first minister of Northern Ireland Emma Little-Pengelly with the first Minister of Wales Vaughan Gething on the 80th anniversary of D-Day at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France. The King, the prime minister Rishi Sunak and the Scottish first minister John Swinney were also there but not NI's first minister Michelle O'Neill. Pic: Gareth Fuller/PA

Letter: NI first minister doesn't go to D-Day events but well done to her deputy

Paul Young in Arromanches for the D-Day 80th commemorations

UK veterans delighted with warm reception in France, but not 'disrespectful' PM

Northern Ireland's Deputy First Minister Emma Little Pengelly, Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething and Scottish First Minister John Swinney pictured in Normandy for the 80th Anniversary of D Day. Northern Ireland's First Minister, Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill did not attend the historic event - which was attended by world leaders.

DUP criticises First Minister's D-Day absence

Letters to editor

Letter: World and national leaders were in France but NI only sent its deputy

Morning View

Editorial: The symbolism of Ukraine's leader being in France for D-Day events

Northern Ireland's deputy first minister Emma Little-Pengelly at the June 5 D-Day 80th anniversary events in Portsmouth, to mark the sailings for France on the eve of the landings

Emma Little Pengelly: Here in France I recall sacrifice of NI soldiers on D-Day

Miltary veterans attending the D-Day 80th anniversary commemoration in Lisburn. Photo: Mark Rainey

D-Day 80th anniversary: Lisburn service attended by military veterans