Here, we take a look at the issues likely to dominate political discourse in the week to come

Les Bleus controlled the first half but struggled to break through the Paraguay defence in a last-16 contest played out in sweltering conditions, with temperatures hitting around 38C.

The standout fixture of the tournament so far was England v Croatia on June 17th, which drew an average television audience of 615,000 viewers

Mbappe’s brace took his tally for the tournament to six, matching the Argentinian superstar, while Bradley Barcola also got on the scoresheet on a night that underlined their status as favourites to clinch their third World Cup crown.

The two-time winners face Sweden on Tuesday.

The 29-year-old added a second goal with a superbly angled shot before Norway, who had qualified in second place and rested 10 of their 11 first-choice starters, including top scorer Erling Haaland, pulled one back when the unmarked Thelo Aasgaard scored a minute later.

The whistle sent both sides scurrying for cover with FIFA announcing that the match had entered “severe weather mode” due to the possibility of lightning strikes.

The South African-born player is expected to play a role in Friday’s uncapped match in Vannes.

Mbappe remains one of ​the most scrutinised figures in French football since leaving PSG and joining Real Madrid in 2024.

The Republic of Ireland’s dreams of automatic qualification for next year’s Women’s World Cup were ended after by 1-0 defeat by France in Grenoble

Michael Olise’s hat-trick earned the hosts victory.

The Queer Eye star has produced award-winning play The P Word, which charts the parallel lives of two gay Pakistani men.

‘Overall, I think, a very fruitful and productive meeting,’ Taoiseach Micheál Martin said of his engagement with Emmanuel Macron.

Micheál Martin’s visit is part of preparations for Ireland taking up the presidency of the EU Council in July.

All 1,701 people onboard the Ambassador Cruise Line vessel were prevented from disembarking after it docked in Bordeaux on Tuesday.

French health authorities are investigating dozens of suspected illness cases aboard a cruise ship docked in Bordeaux

The only other change to the matchday 23 is Eilís Cahill on to the bench ahead of Sadhbh McGrath as the tighthead prop replacement.

Images of trucks, tractors and coaches blocking motorways and fuel depots have drawn comparisons to the 'yellow vest' movement in France in 2018 and the Canadian 'freedom convoy' in 2022

Opening of Decathlon store involves a multi-million-euro investment by Tesco

A much-improved England almost cost the defending champions the title.

Simon Harris said he would be open to accessing EU loans for defence spending.

Ireland is “enthusiastic” about a second interconnector with France, as Tánaiste Simon Harris said Europe needs to become more energy independent.

Tánaiste Simon Harris is to meet the French finance minister and Secretary General of the OECD in Paris.

The Scots’ stunning 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield on Saturday has left them in a three-way shootout for the Guinness Six Nations title.

Wings Darcy Graham and Kyle Steyn both scored doubles, while Pierre Schoeman, Ben White and substitute Tom Jordan also crossed.

Goals from Shane O'Brien, Cathal O'Neill and an Aidan O'Connor penalty helped the Treaty to a 3-19 to 20 point win at the Gaelic Grounds.

The poll found that 48 per cent of individuals stated that the current level of public spending on defence and security measures in Ireland was “not enough”

Les Bleus scored eight tries to return to the top of the Six Nations table.

Aged 21, Stockdale was crowned player of the championship in 2018 after scoring a then-tournament record seven tries in five outings.

While it is commonplace in US sports to see split-screen adverts, it is a relatively new concept for European sports coverage. 

Louis Bielle-Biarrey resumed the fine form which saw him crowned player of the championship in 2025 with two tries.

Follow along for updates and analysis as Andy Farrell's men kick off the 2026 championship with a daunting Thursday night test at the Stade de France in Paris

La Rochelle offered support for Atonio and his family, and said he holds a special place in the history of the club.

Cian O’Brien, 20, from Gleann na Rí, Tower, Co Cork, lost his life while on a skiing trip to the French Alps at the weekend.

Cian O’Brien became ill on Sunday night when he was with friends in the well-known French ski resort of Alp d’Huez.

The sentence hearing for a pilot of a light aircraft who flew €8.4 million of cocaine into the Midlands from France in 2022 has been moved back until December

The details on which opponent Ireland will play on specific dates and in which venue will be announced in due course.

The Welsh have cancelled their scheduled training session at the stadium.

The disruption comes at the start of Europe's summer holidays, one of the busiest travel periods of the year.

A 75-year-old disabled Irish woman who went missing during a pilgrimage to Lourdes has been found alive by French emergency services

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners in Paris as Wales crashed to a 13th successive Test defeat.

Ireland are favourites to complete another title success, despite Farrell temporarily handed the reins to defence coach Simon Easterby.