[Note: Authorities were reporting the death toll as 'at least 120' early on Saturday morning. The headline on this Liveblog was changed at 6.30am to reflect the latest figures. The rest of the information here has been left as it was in its last previous update. For the latest on the unfolding situation in France, click here]

PARIS HAS BEEN hit by a series of explosions and shooting incidents throughout the city tonight.

Police at least 118 people were killed during a hostage-taking at the Bataclan theatre, with at least 40 more dead in several separate attacks.

What we know so far:

Reports that at least 118 people have been killed in a siege at the Bataclan theatre.

Three explosions, including two suicide bombings, outside the Stade de France during France-Germany football match. President Francois Hollande evacuated.

Separate shootings at further locations in Paris.

The Department of Foreign Affairs has set up a phone line at 01-408-2000 for anyone worried about relatives or friends who not yet accounted for in Paris.

Any Irish in Paris can also contact the Embassy on +33144176700.