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Louvre boss quits after $167.5m crown jewels heist, security failures
Laurence des Cars quit after months of pressure over a $167.5m jewel heist.
G7 leaders, including Trump, reiterate ‘unwavering support for Ukraine’
They highlighted new US-led mediation efforts this year in Geneva and Abu Dhabi.
'We all know the risks': Injured French sailor addresses Auckland SailGP crash
France's Manon Audinet was one of two hospitalised after the crash with the Black Foils.
Queen Camilla tells French rape survivor Gisele Pelicot: 'I was shocked at your case – it left me speechless'
Queen Camilla hosted Gisele Pelicot for a private 30-minute meeting in London.
France to revoke US envoy's govt access after summons no-show
Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain comments about a killed far-right activist.
From hype to humbling: How England’s grand Six Nations plan fell apart so fast
Steve Borthwick had publicly targeted a March 14 title decider against France.
'Horrific': The moment Peter Burling knew a crash was unavoidable
Grinder Louis Sinclair was communicating how bigger components could be moved to free him.
Injured Black Foils sailor discharged from hospital after surgery on broken leg
It's understood spare oxygen was used as the teams worked to free the injured sailor.
Ten skiers missing in California avalanche
Avalanches have claimed at least 28 people this northern winter in Europe.
France arrests five over far-right activist's killing
Quentin Deranque, 23, died after sustaining a severe brain injury when he was attacked.
Watch: New footage of SailGP crash; Black Foils grinder standing after breaking legs
The French also confirmed their strategist remained in hospital due to injury concerns.
Black Foils' season in doubt after horror SailGP crash and boat's destruction
The damage could sideline New Zealand until the UK SailGP event in July.
Liam Napier: Has NZ Rugby lost a potential All Blacks captain?
The Blues coach laments his skipper's exit; calls for better retention of national talent.
France opens murder probe as killing of far-right activist stokes tensions
Quentin Deranque, 23, died after a brutal beating near a Lyon campus protest.
Kremlin rejects European assessment Navalny died of poisoning
Britain and four EU states say opposition leader was killed with frog toxin epibatidine.
Blues captain Dalton Papali’i to leave the side after 2026 season
He is set to bring up his 100th Blues game against the Brumbies in Canberra.
Three things we learned from the Six Nations
Huw Jones scored two of Scotland's four tries in their 31-20 win over England.
Why parts of Black Foils' boat could be used in French repair after SailGP Auckland crash
Sir Russell Coutts says the crash most likely puts the Black Foils out of the title hunt.
'Ultra-left' blamed for man's killing that shocked France
Minister Gerald Darmanin accused far-left politicians of fuelling violence with rhetoric.
Mother charged after bodies of two infants found in freezer in France
The 50-year-old suspect admitted freezing the newborns in the family home.
Gisèle Pelicot: I want to visit my rapist ex-husband in prison
In her memoir A Hymn to Life, the Frenchwoman rejects hatred and vengeance.
'I’m no longer fighting': How a Kiwi athlete won ultra trail-running's biggest prize
Ruth Croft on running around Mt Blanc in 23 hours, overcoming bulimia and her zen bubble.
Two babies found dead in French family's freezer, mother arrested
French prosecutors have opened a murder inquiry that carries a life sentence.
Convicted fraudster wins gold at Olympics before telling crowd to be quiet
She admitted using teammate Justine Braisaz-Bouchet's card for online buys.
French influencer forced to apologise for faking dog's kidnapping in stunt
The 27-year-old told fans he would donate the prank's revenue to pet charities.
World champion wingsuit skydiver dies after parachute fails, plunges to earth
The 37-year-old Frenchman had jumped from a helicopter over the French Alps.
The best small music festivals to swap in for the big-name giants
Love music? Love travel? Then you'll love these 2026 music events.
Veteran French politician loses culture post over Epstein links
Former minister Jack Lang continued to insist he was innocent of any wrongdoing.
Nuuk option: Canada, France open consulates in Greenland in Trump rebuke
Experts say the move boosts Greenland’s autonomy and long-term sovereignty.