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Heatwave frequency, intensity a threat to Tour de France
The Tour begins in Barcelona on Saturday before returning to France on Monday.
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Haute couture and a Dior spa: My most luxurious night in Paris
The Plaza Athenee in Paris is one of only 33 French hotels with elite ‘palace’ status.
Paris blames US for Europe heatwave as tourists mock its lack of air-con
Americans have been posting online about Europeans being unable to cope with hot weather.
Death toll rises as Europe’s heatwave breaks all-time temperature records
All-time highest temperatures have been set in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.
11 die in skydiving accident in France as aircraft crashes ‘straight down’
Five nurses, five instructors and the pilot were killed.
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, June 27, 2026
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, June 27, 2026. Venezuela continues its recovery from devastating earthquakes. An investigation is underway after drug overdoses.
Boy, 3, dies after getting locked in car during France heatwave
The youngster was found unconscious in a car outside his home.
Hospitals face ‘saturation’ as 380m Europeans swelter in deadly heatwave
Health services are reporting high levels of emergency calls as temperatures hit 40C.
France detects first Ebola case outside Africa in current outbreak
The doctor flew from Kinshasa to Paris on an Air France commercial flight.
Black Ferns to face England at Twickenham in long-awaited WXV clash
The 2026 calendar for the NZ women's rugby side features a record 11 test matches.
40 people drown as France seeks relief from record heat
At least 45 people have died in France as record heat grips the country.
Goalmouth scramble: The best World Cup songs of all time
Fans worldwide have turned World Cup songs into enduring tournament anthems.
Two children die in France as heatwave blasts
France closed more than 1350 schools as temperatures hit record June highs.
European leaders to meet in Berlin for Ukraine talks
Chancellor Friedrich Merz will host leaders from France, Britain, Italy and Poland.
'Messi’s final World Cup match surely': The horror call that aged like milk
A 2018 clip predicting Lionel Messi’s exit has resurfaced online.
'We need to be pioneers': Savea on leading the All Blacks in a new era
The All Blacks open Rennie’s tenure against France in Christchurch on July 4.
Red alert issued in France and alcohol banned from festivals amid heatwave
Temperatures could reach 41C in more than a third of the country.
'Just joking': Tennis ‘bad boy’ pushes limits again with on-air outburst
Corentin Moutet was speaking after winning a match at the Queen's Club Championship.
Protests erupt across France after killing of 11-year-old girl
New York Times: Lyhanna Rameau Bernard disappeared in May and was found dead days later.
'A failure on many fronts': Critics analyse ceasefire deal details, Trump says Strait will reopen this week
The US President is in France to attend the G7 summit with other world leaders.
Russian drone strikes spark fire at heritage-listed Kyiv monastery
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked G7 leaders to press Russia for peace.
UK intercepts Russian shadow fleet vessel in Channel
Royal Marines boarded the Russian tanker Smyrtos in the English Channel.
Goalmouth Scramble: What history tells us about the first match of every World Cup
Cameron McMillan asks if the much-hyped opening matches are actually any good.
Israel Folau eyes surprise NRL return
Folau began his professional sporting career with the Melbourne Storm.
Nuclear weapons spending hits record high amid new 'arms race'
Studies show the US led spending with $118b, more than all other countries combined.
European leaders back Zelenskyy call for direct talks to end Ukraine war
The Ukraine President met with the leaders of Britain, France and Germany in London.
'A big dream of mine': 19-year-old triumphs in French Open
She became the youngest Roland Garros women’s singles champion since Monica Seles in 1992.
How whānau has helped prepare Black Ferns Sevens for all or nothing showdown
New Zealand must win in Bordeaux to secure the world title.
Harry Kane: England's irreplaceable marksman
The 32-year-old captain enters his third World Cup chasing a long-awaited trophy.
France says Bayeux Tapestry is safe to travel to UK - despite thousands of holes, rips and stains
The 70m tapestry is to be displayed at the British Museum from September.