A prominent professor of history at University College Cork has expressed surprise at a French university’s refusal to stock one of his books in their Paris library, allegedly due to its lack of “neutrality”.

Paul Howard’s new project is about a British playboy, but his D4 classic still has appeal for those outside the Pale, says Richard Fitzpatrick

Green:The History of a Color

Former president Nicolas Sarkozy has accused France’s justice system of trying to “humiliate” and “destroy” him, after he was charged in a corruption probe that could spell trouble for his future political ambitions.

In the midst of his company’s hacking scandal, Rupert Murdoch headed to his London apartment and emerged with the News International chief executive Rebekah Brooks on his arm. Asked by a reporter about his priorities, Murdoch answered: “This one,” gesturing with his thumb to Brooks.

Holywood golfer’s assertion last September that he felt more British than Irish was met with a consternation that bordered on the ridiculous.

Humble beginnings and a good work ethic will help the new first lady hold her own in French circles, writes Elaine Ganley

Brothers David and Stéphane Foenkinos’ debut feature Delicacy is a quirky romcom starring Amelie’s Audrey Tautou, says Declan Cashin

George Whitman offered refuge to writers and readers at his unique bookstore in Paris, writes Carl Dixon

Greece has “exhausted” its ability to pay more taxes to cover budget gaps, its deputy prime minister declared today, adding that he himself cannot pay a new emergency tax without selling property.

Former News International chief executive and News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks has been arrested in the investigation into phone-hacking in the UK, Sky News is reporting.

Rebekah Brooks devoted more than half her life to serving the British arm of Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation empire.

A BID by the son of French president Nicolas Sarkozy for a plum job overseeing the country’s premier business district has sparked a huge row and accusations of nepotism.

A bid by the son of French president Nicolas Sarkozy for a plum job overseeing the country’s premier business district has sparked a huge row and accusations of nepotism.

Anti-government student protestors forced the Sorbonne university in Paris to close today after clashes with others trying to get to lectures.

About 200 students protested a new inside Paris’ Sorbonne University, which reopened today after being shuttered for six weeks during student demonstrations over a youth jobs law, school officials said.

FRENCH protesters declared themselves on the brink of victory yesterday in their battle against the controversial ‘first employment’ labour law.

French students clashed with police outside the Sorbonne University in Paris yesterday, rampaging after a protest against a new jobs law that was part of nationwide demonstrations drawing about 500,000 people. More than 150 people were arrested.

French President Jacques Chirac today urged immediate negotiations between the government and students and unions to defuse escalating anger over a new labour law that sparked nationwide marches and clashes with police.

French police clashed with youths protesting a government jobs plan yesterday in an hours-long melee in the French capital that left nine officers injured, one hit in the face with a paving stone, officials said.