Sarkozy and Cameron lead drive for UN-backed intervention in Libya as Gaddafi's tanks roll

For a brief, happy period on Saturday, it seemed the United Nations Security Council resolution adopted in New York the previous day had stopped Muammar Gaddafi in his tracks.

John Galliano's recent comments have put the spotlight on the links between designers and government.

Marc Jacobs left no stone unturned at the Louis Vuitton show that opened the final day of the Paris collections yesterday.

New Zealand cyclist Greg Henderson finished sixth in a sprint finish to the third stage of the Paris-Nice race today.

Jacques Chirac is set to become the first past or serving French President to go on trial for corruption.

Jewish people in France say they are well used to anti-Semitism.

Greg Henderson has been named to compete in the opening classic of the European cycling season.

French dancer-choreographer Rachid Ouramdane's multimedia performance reviewed by Raewyn White

Megan Singleton discovers beautiful cities in a whistlestop train journey.

Christian Dior fired John Galliano today after an online video clip circulated around the world showing its star designer shouting anti-Semitic abuse at people in a Paris bar.

Amanda Taylor-Ace had a dream and, through the sheer force of her personality, made it her reality, upping sticks and creating a most enviable life in France.

If you donned a "Jesus drinks riesling" T-shirt in the normal world, most people would think you were one sandwich short of a picnic, but among other riesling freaks it doesn't make the grade.

Chris Langdon's style is influenced by travel - but she still thinks Auckland is the best shopping city in the world.

While summer continues to roll on, the fashionable tipple should still be rosé. No one is quite sure what is behind the rise and rise of this previously lowly ranked style, but it's popping up all over the place.