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'Mother and father of political crises': Expert warns French divisions could weaken Europe
France’s turmoil could weaken Europe as Russian threats grow.
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US weighs 50–100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers if EU joins sanctions push
Trump floated tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil.
Macron names close ally Lecornu as new PM
Sebastien Lecornu, 39, becomes Macron's seventh Prime Minister in office.
France’s Government has collapsed. What comes next?
New York Times: Problem of a deadlocked lower house will remain for any new government.
Prosecutors say doctor poisoned 30 patients so he could rescuscitate them
The youngest alleged victim was 4; the oldest 89.
Macron forced to find new PM after Bayrou ousted
Francois Bayrou has been in the job for just nine months.
EU asylum applications down 23% in first half of 2025
Syrian asylum claims fell 66%, after Bashar al-Assad was ousted from power last December.
Doctor accused of poisoning 30 patients, killing 12 goes on trial in France
The youngest alleged victim, aged 4, twice went into cardiac arrest.
Drew Barrymore shares daughter's electric bike accident ordeal
The actress praised her daughter's quick thinking and is relieved she’s fine now.
Russia launches massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv
Drone strikes damaged several high-rise buildings in the capital.
How Macron made France ungovernable
Telegraph: Never have the storm clouds looked so ominous regarding his political future.
Russia hits seat of Ukraine government in war's biggest air attack
Russia fired 805 drones and 13 missiles in the largest attack of the war.
'Wake-up call': Ruth Croft on the spark behind her historic UTMB triumph
Ruth Croft won the prestigious Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 174km race in under 23 hours.
Putin warns Western troops in Ukraine will be 'legitimate targets'
France and Britain lead 26 countries pledging a reassurance force.
Cryptocurrency scams: a guide
Rug pulls lure investors into bogus projects, causing massive losses.
Countries pledge Ukraine force post-peace deal amid Putin concerns
The reassurance force would aim to deter Russia from future aggression.
'Big, affectionate baby': French couple kept rooftop-roaming panther named Louise
The panther now lives in a sanctuary in the Netherlands and is doing well.
How Marco Polo's family could have brought the lion of Venice to Italy
The Lion of Venice sculpture was made in China, researchers found.
Alice Soper: Early jitters don’t spell doom for Black Ferns
OPINION: All the pieces are now in place for the Black Ferns.
French police kill man after Marseille stabbing spree
A man stabbed five people in Marseille; one is in critical condition.
'Eggs in one basket': Expert's warning on Fonterra's billion-dollar sale
Professor Alan Renwick warns Fonterra risks losing value-added capacity with the sale.
'Always an impossible day': Brother's touching tribute to Princess Diana
He shared a heartfelt Instagram post on the anniversary of her death.
'The fate of France': Crucial vote looms for struggling PM
Bayrou plans to slash spending by billions to reduce France’s debt.
Kiwi ultra runner Ruth Croft makes history with major win
Croft has become the first woman to win all three UTMB World Series Finals races.
One dead, five injured as car slams into crowd in France - prosecutors
The incident followed an altercation at a wine bar.
'Insatiable' appetite: Lactalis surges ahead with major acquisitions
Fonterra's global ranking has slipped and could fall further after the Mainland sale.
'We were screaming': 23 killed, EU mission hit, in Russian strikes on Kyiv
At least four children were killed in the second largest bombardment of the war.
'A precedent': UK warns court over asylum seeker hotel ban
Protests at the Bell Hotel began after a sexual assault accusation.
Professional fundraiser on how she got Kiwis to donate $16m for overseas project
Jenni Giblin is something of a fundraising phenomenon.
A cheap Europe trip does exist, if you visit these 7 cities
Save your euros in these lesser-visited spots.