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France is experiencing some of the worst forest fires in its history amid heatwaves.
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'Childish': The row erupting in the women's Tour de France
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accused Celia Gery of forcing her into the barriers.
From marsh to magic: The French region quietly opening to the world
Fresh sardines take centre stage each April at St-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie’s festival.
Nonu named in Sharks squad to face All Blacks
All Blacks great Ma’a Nonu will face his former team on Wednesday.
More than 170 migrants rescued after boat catches fire during Channel crossing
At least 15 migrants have died crossing the Channel this year.
'Concrete threat': Europe’s far right sets tone on Spain migrant crisis
New York Times: Even Europe's centrist leaders have taken a harder line on border control.
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, August 1, 2026
NZ Herald Afternoon Headlines | Saturday, August 1, 2026. There are concerns illegal immigration is being used to stir political division. The wildfires in Europe rage on.
EU struggles with Morocco migrant crisis as scores overwhelm Spanish town
Around 60,000 people have illegally entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.
France and Spain eye wildfire reprieve as other blazes ignite across Europe
Fires near Bordeaux and Madrid are contained as others flare up in UK, Greece and Turkey.
George and Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire
The Brignoles blaze burned 130ha and forced more than 600 people to leave.
Emptying countryside leaves ‘no simple solution’ to European wildfires
NY Times: A warming planet and shift away from farming set the stage for larger fires.
What if Paris is actually more fun with kids?
Surely not. An idyllic family-friendly stay near the Eiffel Tower? Mais, oui!
As fires menace Bordeaux, winemakers see another blow to their livelihood
New York Times: One of the largest fires in modern French history is raging near Bordeaux.
Tourists flee French holiday sites as Spain counts cost of wildfires
Spain and France have been ravaged by the worst fires in decades.
At the Tour de France, one family wins every year
New York Times: The Amaurys of Paris own the race, but won’t share the $295m media profit.
Fire clouds: The ominous new threat looming over wildfires in Europe
Fire clouds can form above volcanoes, large-scale wildfires, and nuclear explosions.
France and Spain race to contain fires before new heatwave
Temperatures are forecast to hit 42C in northeast Spain.
D-Day beaches Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword made Unesco heritage sites
The landing sites were vital to the liberation of Europe and the defeat of the Nazis.
Bordeaux considers complete evacuation as wildfires rage across Europe
France, Spain and Italy are battling wildfires on an unprecedented scale.
More than 220,000 evacuated from France's biggest forest fire
Tens of thousands more have been evacuated from other wildfires in France and Spain.
Wildfires send nearly 260,000 fleeing in France and Spain
Fires have burned nearly 98,000ha in France, a record.
Nonu joins South African franchise as mentor
The Sharks did not say if he will continue playing or retire.
More than 100,000 flee or hole up indoors as wildfires rage in France, Spain
More than 50 houses were destroyed on Cap Ferret peninsula.
Aviation's 'final frontier': Qantas Project Sunrise Airbus lands at Melbourne
Epic flight reaches its destination as thousands track the 19-hour journey.
20,000 evacuated from France’s south coast as fire rages through forest
Thousands of hectares have been destroyed by fires that have been burning out of control.
21-year-old Christchurch student dies while holidaying on French Riviera
A Kiwi mother and daughter's dream trip in Europe ended in heartbreak last week.
Firefighters battle wildfire in southern France
The fire burnt through 2500ha and forced the evacuation of about 400 people. Video / AFP
Wildfires ravage parts of southern France, Italy and Spain
More than 6000 workers are fighting 50 fires still burning across Sicily.
Designing a Tour de France route: A three-year labour of love
Tour planning starts three years ahead with the Grand Depart city choice.
French Parliament backs social media ban for under-15s in EU first
The bill passed the National Assembly by 279 votes to 81.