The American student was detained in North Korea for attempting to steal a poster.

The President, through not realising how Congress works, set himself up for failure.

COMMENT: Who knows what this comedy of errors will bring us next, asks Lizzie Marvelly.

The French will have to choose between an economic liberal and a protective nationalist.

his move was latest in a series of abrupt shifts in the frenzied lead-up to his 100th day.

The Herald asks Kiwis in South Korea what life feels like under the threat of war.

The White House calls Donald Trump's relief package the "biggest tax cut in history".

Trump's aim is to pressure Pyongyang to dismantle its missile programmes.

North Korea has released alarming photographs of its artillery drill this week.

COMMENT: Trump can try stronger sanctions and negotiation with North Korea.

COMMENT: We should keep our heads down and not prod and poke the "rogue state".

COMMENT: NZ new chief diplomat has ability to be affable and relatable with US leadership.

Obama declined to criticise Trump in an appearance, instead outlining his next goal.

To the long list of ambitious goals he has set, Trump added this: placing humans on Mars.

Why the president likes Sean Spicer: 'That guy gets great ratings.'

In a tight race, Macron and Le Pen look set to face-off for French presidency.

A one-sided election could deny Britons a debate on the best approach to Brexit.

Riots could break out in cities across France after results are announced.

Only four candidates have a realistic chance of becoming the next French president.

As Britain calls a snap election, here, National runs the How to Be Re-elected checklist.

COMMENT: Coming up to his first 100 days, Trump's proving more circumspect than his words.

The Trump era has seen a marked increase in demonstrations on the city's federal land.

The new claims could mark a breakthrough in the long-running case if they eventuate.

An attack three days before the 1st round of the presidential election raises questions.

Malcolm Turnbull has unveiled new rules for becoming an Australian citizen.

Details emerge of the VIPs expected in Queenstown this weekend.

The mystery of the VIP jetting into Queenstown deepens after Prime Minister's comment.

North Korea seems impoverished, so how does it have money for deadly missiles?

There is speculation former US President could be touching down in Otago this week.

A "very, very important person" is about to visit New Zealand - but who is it?