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Written in blood: Fresh twist in murder mystery that gripped France
NY Times: When a rich widow was killed in 1991, grisly evidence pointed to her gardener.
New, most expensive room in Paris: Hotels cash in on US tourists
On top of a weak Euro, France has been visited by another indignity: rich Americans.
'Spectacular yet discreet': The hotel providing the ultimate luxury Parisian experience
What it's like to stay at a luxurious hotel at a very fashionable Paris address.
French left lawmaker admits slapping wife, and party leader defends him
New York Times: French MPs have faced a growing uproar over sexist and abusive behaviour.
TGV, ooh la la: France unveils next generation of high-speed train
What's French for the future of European high-speed travel?
Mask mandates: How have other countries fared after dropping requirements?
Questions remain about what we can learn from countries that have left masks behind.
Five incredible Paris tours you've probably never heard of
Think you already know the City of Light? These tours might show you a new side of Paris
A journey of discovery: The best off-ship activities on a France river cruise
River cruising is one of those romantic, fairy-tale holidays.
One country where tourism spending has exceeded pre-Covid levels
The much-loved destination has benefited from 'revenge travel'.
Air France pilots come to blows in cockpit mid-air
Air France under scrutiny following recent incidents which put passenger safety at risk.
Passengers trapped under the sea for five hours after train breaks down
'It was like a disaster movie.'
I see trees of green: Admiring Paris' green spaces
New York Times: Why trees are an important part of Paris' identity.
British tourist killed in storm clung to kayak for hours
At least 12 dead in violent weather that's hit nations including France and Italy.
The 10 worst places for pickpockets in the world
Keep an eye on your backpack while travelling around these popular spots.
Europe's wildfire threat eases but blaze grows in Slovenia
Slovenia is facing one of the biggest wildfires in its history.
Reality TV star mocks influencers in Paris in hilarious video
The star revealed the reality behind influencers' perfect Instagram posts.
'Absolute hell': UK burns on hottest ever day
London Fire Brigade declared a 'major incident' as large fires raged across the capital.
Wildfire flames reach the beach in Spain and France
Wildfires are raging over beaches as Europe endures an unusually extreme heat wave.
Fireplane pilot dies in Portugal
A heatwave spreading across Europe is fuelling wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain.
French flair: A guide to the hottest new hotels and eateries in Provence
Dreaming of a romantic getaway in Provence? Add these places to your wish list
The reason French airport staff have brought airports to a standstill
Planning to fly through a French airport? Bonne chance.
Why France refuse to mandate masks amidst surging hospitalisations
Tourism is booming again in France, but so is Covid-19.
Ōtara-inspired bar wows patrons in France
A bar in Nice is being noticed on social media for its connections to New Zealand.
New Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hour
The deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.
Lone surviving attacker in Paris massacre guilty of murder
At least 130 people died after a spate of bombings and shootings in Paris 2015.
'New war crime': Macron says Russia 'cannot and should not win' after mall attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy calls Putin "terrorist", asks UN to expel Russia.
Suspects charged over puzzling needle attacks in France
Targeted individuals have been mostly women and report symptoms like feeling groggy.
Europeans eating frogs into extinction
Consumers' voracious appetite for frogs' legs could see its population wiped out.
Macron faces tough opposition without parliamentary majority
French President Emmanuel Macron has a difficult future ahead of him in Parliament.
Charming Lyon: What to see in France's second largest city
Medieval castles, secret tunnels and centuries-old vineyards are just the start
West must stop Ukraine having 'gun put to its head' in peace talks
Kyiv has accused European powers of foot-dragging in their support for Ukraine.
Paris post-pandemic: What it's like travelling in the City of Lights
There are still signs of the pandemic, but Paris hasn't changed a bit.
Bad weather to blame in NZ paraglider Charlotte O'Leary's death in France
Local paragliders decided not to fly because of strong winds and poor conditions - report.