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Thousands protest rising costs across France as clashes erupt in Paris
The interior ministry counted 146,000 protesters, against unions' 250,000.
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Black Ferns get mixed news on injury front for final test of the season
Kaipo Olsen-Baker will miss the final test of the year due to an ankle injury.
'Almost started crying': Black Ferns duo nominated for World Rugby awards
The Black Ferns conclude their season in Christchurch against France on Saturday night.
Three years of economic pain is giving way to economic gain – Cameron Bagrie
Business confidence is high, but consumer confidence is not.
Injury forces Black Fern out of final test against France
The Black Ferns host France in Christchurch this weekend in their final test of the year.
France’s Le Pen launches presidential bid vowing to restore ‘rule of law’
An appeals court upheld her graft conviction as she decided to run.
Storms batter Europe, hitting power supplies, flights and phones
More than 400,000 British homes lost power at some point during the storms.
French shooting suspect moved to police psychiatric unit
Prosecutors said the suspect was moved after a psychiatric examination.
Kiwi Ferns claim record win over France in Rugby League World Cup massacre
Apii Nicholls scored four of New Zealand's 18 tries in Christchurch.
More than 410,000 protest, 1000 arrested in France: What reporters have seen
Nearly 1000 people were arrested in a day in what's described as escalating violence.
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The areas that 'can go better again' after Black Ferns win over France
The hosts fought off a strong challenge from the French.
France to deploy 70,000 police for fresh weekend protests
The French courts have jailed 217 people over last weekend's violence.
Girl, 12, shot with submachine gun in Paris drive-by attack
One person was killed and four others were injured in the attack.
Injuries force Black Ferns into late changes
The Black Ferns meet France in Whangārei on Saturday in their penultimate test of 2026.
French authorities seek to ban or curb fresh protests
Lyon has banned all protests on Saturday after 200 to 300 shops were looted.
'Not everyone can play all games': Why Black Ferns shuffled the deck for second French test
The Black Ferns made five personnel changes after beating France 81-12 last weekend.
Macron takes aim at Trump for using France riots for election gain
Fresh cost-of-living protests are planned across France on Saturday.
South African rugby player's cause of death revealed
He was found dead at a hotel on the eve of his team’s Champions Cup match.
French PM vows ‘massive’ police deployment for new demonstrations
Interest-free loans will be available from Friday to affected businesses.
‘Stay home!’: Tourists find themselves in a France convulsed by protests
Protests closed the Louvre, leaving visitors’ plans in disarray.
France imposes curfews to contain riot
More than 2300 people were arrested after Saturday’s protests turned violent.
French President notes ‘failures’ after violent unrest
Emmanuel Macron acknowledged failures in anticipation and intelligence.
A day after huge riots in France, shock and recrimination
New York Times: After protests devolved into chaos, leaders blamed one another.