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In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
Canada and France, whom both oppose US President Donald Trump's claim to Greenland, open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory's capital in a show of support for locals.
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French hospital treats man with shell up his rectum
The device, nearly 20cm long, was described as a 'collectible' artillery shell.
‘I am a knight’: Paris’ last newspaper hawker gets top French award
Pakistan-born Ali Akbar Akbar has sold papers on Paris streets for 50 years.
Greenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe - Macron
Macron warns the US-Greenland clash shows Europe must defend Arctic security.
Heart attack ends Kiwi-born French prop’s career
The 35-year-old was rushed to intensive care in La Rochelle on Tuesday.
'I'm horrified': Wembanyama speaks out on Minneapolis shootings
Nurse Alex Pretti, 37, was shot dead by federal agents in Minneapolis.
French ex-senator found guilty of drugging lawmaker
Joel Guerriau was jailed for drugging MP with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her.
Victoria Beckham honoured in Paris amid family rift
Brooklyn Beckham was the only child missing from the Paris ceremony.
What’s it like to climb a skyscraper? Alex Honnold finds out in Taiwan
New York Times: 'You feel like King Kong,' said Titouan Leduc, a French climber.
Gregor Paul: Is NZ Rugby sacrificing All Blacks success for $7m pay days?
OPINION: NZR stands to collect more than $7m from the 71,000-seat Baltimore test.
EU parliament refers Mercosur trade deal to bloc's top court
The court review could delay or even sink the 25-year-old trade pact.
World stocks sink, gold hits high on escalating trade war fears
Trump Greenland tariffs threat rattles global stocks as gold hits record.
EU vows 'unflinching' response to Trump's Greenland gambit
Greenland's Jens-Frederik Nielsen warns even military conflict is possible.
New footage shows eight-minute smash and grab of French crown jewels
Louvre employees were seen in the gallery, but did not intervene.
Fletcher’s $315.6m construction sell-off: What it means for future dividends
The sale is expected to cut debt back towards Fletcher Building’s target range.
Allies tepid on Trump ‘peace board’ with $1.7b permanent member fee
France warns the plan risks undermining the authority of the United Nations.
French courts lost DNA clue that may have prevented Pelicot abuse
A DNA match in 2010 connected Dominique Pelicot with an earlier violent crime.
Europe hits back at Trump tariff threat over Greenland
'Tariffs undermine transatlantic relations and risk a downward spiral,' a statement said.
Syrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashes
The army now holds Tabqa and Syria's largest dam on the Euphrates.
Eight killed as avalanches hit skiers across Austrian Alps
The three Czech victims were ski-touring in Styria's remote Murtal district.
Spies release Rainbow Warrior papers
Documents show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.
Standalone Grok app still undresses women after X curtails access to tool
X says Grok is blocked in some places, but the stand-alone app still undresses photos.
European military mission in Greenland as US aim 'remains intact'
Seven European nations have joined Denmark's Nato exercise in Nuuk.
Global bans grow as Musk's Grok faces backlash over sexualised deepfakes
The Philippines has fully blocked Grok, joining Malaysia and Indonesia.
Musk's Grok barred from undressing images after global backlash
California Attorney-General Rob Bonta called Grok's alleged role in the images 'shocking'.
Fuming French farmers camp out in Paris despite government pledges
Sebastien Lecornu has promised an emergency agriculture bill next month.
‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push
David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.
French museum fare hikes for non-European tourists spark outcry
Should foreign tourists pay more for state-funded galleries than locals?
Former French police officers face jail for cocaine scheme
A total of 9kg of the drug was replaced with sugar paste.
French Alps avalanches kill six skiers over weekend
Three avalanches killed three off-piste skiers today, a day after similar incidents.