Dominique Cottrez is likely to be branded the worst serial baby killer to appear before a French court.

Paul Rush finds hidden wonders on a romantic Italian lake.

Shares across Europe rose yesterday amid hopes that most of the continent's 91 top banks will pass EU-mandated 'stress tests'.

The Spanish Foreign Minister yesterday told his country's parliament that Cuba would soon release "all" political prisoners.

Gorillaz will play a New Zealand show off the back of an Australian tour later this year.

Injured Ali Williams could look to Europe for a short-term contract in a bid to get match-hardened before the World Cup.

Haute couture may be struggling in these tough economic times, but there is still a place for it on the catwalks of Paris.

The Milanese live up to their effortlessly elegant reputation, writes Zoe Walker.

A Kiwi designer has taken out a top spot at the World Bodypainting Championships in Austria.

A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.