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France measures its hottest spring on record
Europe is the fastest-warming continent on Earth.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
French Open swelters as Paris scorches under early summer heatwave
First-aiders treated about 40 people as spectators struggled in the sun.
Record temps as spring heatwave bakes Europe
People in western Europe turned to fans and fountains as record-hitting heat hit.
Qantas Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul aircraft hit by delay
Paint job and pilot training underway for plane that will tackle world's longest flight.
Air France, Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 Rio-Paris crash
Judges found pilots were not properly trained for the complex sensor failure.
Mother arrested after kids 'blindfolded' and abandoned on the side of the road
The two boys were abandoned on a roadside nearly 2000km from home.
Ukraine leader wants UK, France and German to get Putin to the negotiating table
Alliance of European nations would replace US as mediator in conflict.
World Cup's rising stars: Five young players set to shine
The 21-year-old Nicolas Paz could step in as Lionel Messi's game time is managed.
'Still a little hard to believe': Pene Pati awarded French knighthood
The Samoan-Kiwi tenor received the Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts & des Lettres in Paris.
Macron's slap from wife was over texts with 'pretty' actress, journalist claims
Telegraph: The allegation prompted a swift denial from Brigitte Macron's entourage.
Fresh cruise ship horror as 1700 are quarantined after norovirus outbreak
At least 48 passengers had symptoms consistent with severe gastrointestinal illness.
'He fancied a bit of a fist fight': Kiwi Armstrong held back as French driver fumes in heated IndyCar pit stoush
Crew chief Jimmy Looper stepped in as peacemaker during the clash.
Secrets of the Seine: Paddle wheeler opens up a new side of Paris
Gliding along the Seine onboard CroisiEurope's newest river cruise ship.
Fears rat-borne hantavirus has spread to seven countries
Outbreak of deadly virus believed to have been sparked by birdwatching trip to landfill.
How to prepare for your first river cruise
New York Times: Top tips for first-time river cruisers.
Inside the failed bid to lure a third supermarket giant to take on the grocery duopoly
Documents show ministers scoured the world for a new rival.
LA fire suspect had grudge against wealthy, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say Jonathan Rinderknecht targeted the wealthy in Pacific Palisades.
Illegal party at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers
The rave is unfolding on a 10,000ha firing range riddled with old ordnance.
Attacks on Jewish targets in Europe suggest hybrid warfare
New York Times: More than a dozen recent attacks have been claimed by one shadowy group.
Trainee driver plunges bus and its passengers into river in France
All four passengers - the driver, her supervisor and two others - were rescued unhurt.
Brigitte Macron: I have seen the world’s stupidity and wickedness
Telegraph: France's first lady says online abuse has damaged her health.
Lost for a century: Kiwi WWI soldiers' remains reburied after being stored in museum
They were among 113 sets of World War I remains held by the Mütter Museum in the US.
UK and France push plan for multinational force to secure Strait of Hormuz
Military planners from over 30 countries meet in London for two days.
Wembanyama wins NBA defensive player of the year
The 22-year-old French star became the youngest winner of the award.
Shortie star joins White Lotus as season 4 starts filming - Here's what we know
New country, new hotel, new theme tune and new 'Kiwi' cast member.
The latest luxury brand coming to New Zealand
Refurbishment plans for 66 Queen St show elegant red awnings over upstairs windows.
Epstein in Paris: How a sex offender hustled for access to France’s elite
NYT: Epstein spent his last days of freedom in Paris, meeting with influential figures.
Israel to open direct talks with Lebanon but not halt attacks on Hezbollah
Benjamin Netanyahu has approved direct talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah's disarmament.
Black Foils sailor to join French SailGP team in Brazil; no firm timeline for NZ return
It's one of two changes for the French, who continue to recover from the Auckland crash.
Putin mocks Starmer with warship in Channel
The sanctioned tanker the Universal was banned from British waters in September.