Once touted as the best tighthead prop in the world, Carl Hayman, one of Toulon's star signings, now finds himself in an awkward position at the club.

Pomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.

The leaders of France and Italy have called for an overhaul of the system of passport-free travel across 25 European nations.

John Key's decision to join the citizens of French town Le Quesnoy in their annual commemorations has started a new chapter in what Mr Key has called "a precious link with the town".

Dan Carter will join Paris rugby club Racing Metro in a world record $8.25 million three-year deal, an English paper says.

Ever wanted to create your own perfume? Head to Paris, says P.K. Stowers.

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Film director Woody Allen could see French President Nicolas Sarkozy playing a role like those of Humphrey Bogart, who was famous for his cynical and hardboiled anti-heroes.

John Key is to have a private audience with the Queen during his visit to the UK this month.

Fourteen World War I Australian soldiers killed in a 1916 battle have been discovered buried in France.

France yesterday launched the most ambitious engineering project in Western Europe since the Channel tunnel.

The new editor of MrPorter.com lists his favourite male fashion icons of all time.

Prince Charles has comforted grieving family members of Christchurch earthquake victims in London.

When the going gets tough, the tough get going at Paris Fashion Week. In a season dogged by intrigue, this could be a mantra, on the catwalk and beyond.