The Greenpeace protest ship is spreading the message about climate change.

France has formally acknowledged its military's systemic use of torture in Algerian War.

Montpellier's billionaire owner started life as an unwanted son living in a Syrian tent.

An armada of British boats is planning to return to contentious waters.

For this marathon, you might want to bring your drinking boots rather than running shoes.

The randy dolphin keeps rubbing up against boats and swimmers.

Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.

World War I hero to be remembered at free concert in West Auckland.

Provencal colours, perfumes and tastes delight, writes Annabel Langbein.

Macron's Government is coming under new pressure after bridge collapse in Italy.

A giant fish known as 'Cetorhinus maximus' - an enigma for scientists, has been sighted.

Twelve years after the Morandi bridge was inaugurated, there were already problems.

Parisians are taking offence at the red flower-boxes appearing within range of Notre Dame.

France re-opens investigation into the missing plane amid claims of Malaysian cover-up.

Robuchon was known for his constant innovation and even playfulness in the kitchen.

France passes new law for gender-based harassment on streets and public transportation.

French President Emmanuel Macron is being consumed by a political firestorm.

Six Finn brothers went to World War I. Six came home, defying the odds.

Over 42km and 21 wine stops spread over stunning Bordeaux, France, the Marathon du Merdoc is no stroll in the vineyard!

He needed a new challenge after running 44 marathons on 44 contintents in 40 days.

'Society needs to step and show some compassion.'

We've had to refocus our goals after the way the racing went in the first three weeks.

Foreign visitors show us life beyond NZ, but also make us re-appraise our own country

Maiden flight kicked off a 10-month, 600-hour flight test certification campaign.

Passport applications of Ed Hillary and other notable Kiwis have been revealed.

It's time for Le Tour to put on a better women's event.

She sat on the finish line overwhelmed that for once there were crowds cheering her on.

Now the real race to win the Tour de France has begun.

After difficulty in the polls, the French President bets on this success to bounce back.

"Things went crazy," says Jessica Bell, who found herself running away from tear gas.