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Gregor Paul: The All Blacks' year in review – progress, pitfalls and plateaus
OPINION: Forward depth grew in 2025, yet backline flaws leave big questions for 2026.
'Fear cannot beat us': Thousands rally after murder linked to anti-drug activism
Amine Kessaci is now living under police protection after the killing of his brother.
Le Pen’s ‘lion cub’: Europe’s right-wing Mamdani on the rise
Jordan Bardella leads polls for 2027 French presidential election.
Matildas’ Mary Fowler says French club teammate gave her bananas
The 22‑year‑old reveals she almost quit football during her troubled stay in France.
What it's like driving France's version of Route 66
From Lyon’s Michelin stars to Provence vineyards, the N7 reveals old France.
France, Ukraine sign deal for up to 100 Rafale fighter jets
Drone and interceptor production is set to begin before the end of this year.
Life's a beach: Flamingo escapes a British zoo for French sand and surf
New York Times: Frankie the flamingo 'having a whale of a time' on a French beach.
Paris marks 10 years since Bataclan and cafe terror attacks
President Emmanuel Macron led tributes at each of the Paris attack sites.
How France is remembering the Paris attacks 10 years on
NY Times: A memory research programme has studied how people have dealt with the trauma.
France marks decade since harrowing Paris attacks
A new museum opening in 2029 will preserve 500 personal objects from victims.
Great expectations: English pundits on how their team can beat the All Blacks
Analysts say England must expose All Blacks' weak discipline under pressure.
Sarkozy freed after just 20 days in jail over conspiracy
A court decided he can be let out while he challenges his conviction.
Phil Gifford: The selection dilemmas facing Scott Robertson
OPINION: Ardie Savea called the All Blacks 'happy and probably lucky' after the test.
Want an authentic Parisian experience? Skip these spots for hidden gems
After living in Paris, one writer shares their beloved quiet spots.
French bishop who had affair resigns at Pope's urging
A preliminary canonical investigation into his behaviour is under way.
Man rams car into pedestrians on French island, injuring 5
Police subdued the 35-year-old with a Taser as he tried to ignite his car.
French woman arrested after dismembered body found on riverbank
Police believe the victim was a 75-year-old Swiss man missing since Friday.
‘It was just an accident’: Panahi turns a revenge fantasy inside out
Shot in just 28 days, the Cannes-winning film balances fury with dark wit.
Paris couple with children among four charged in Louvre heist
Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said the pair are parents from northern Paris.
Woman among two newly charged in Louvre robbery
The 38-year-old woman sobbed in court, saying she feared for her children.
‘No harm was done’: Prosecutor offers deal in Louvre crown jewel theft
Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau urged the thieves to return the $177.5m jewels.
Inside Louvre jewel heist that shocked the world
New York Times: The Louvre heist exploited security lapses and outpaced the police.
Royals win privacy case over Paris Match holiday photos
A French court ruled Paris Match violated the royals’ privacy rights.
France arrests five new suspects over Louvre heist
DNA evidence linked one arrested man to the Louvre’s seven‑minute heist.
What Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and future
Each farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.
Louvre jewels still missing after arrests
DNA traces on a getaway scooter helped identify one 34-year-old suspect.
French first lady Brigitte Macron has 'deep anxiety' over claims she's a man, daughter says
Tiphaine Auzière tells court she has seen a ‘change and deterioration’ in her mother.
Trial begins over online harassment of French first lady
It concerns a false claim that Brigitte Macron was born a male.
What’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis deal
The deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.