France
Marine Le Pen evokes Martin Luther King Jr as Trump criticises ‘witch hunt’
Before thousands of supporters in Paris, the far-right leader likened her battle against a court ruling to America’s struggle for civil rights.
- Rob Harris
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Feu or pho? The French dish that probably inspired the Vietnamese classic
Pot-au-feu is a French classic, a one-pot wonder, a dish of meat simmered over many hours with vegetables and a bouquet garni.
- Ben Groundwater
After $10.4 trillion wipeout, US expected to fall into recession ‘under weight of tariffs’
While the White House says Trump’s plan is working, some Republicans have joined Democrats to introduce a bill to terminate new tariffs unless the US Congress approves them.
- Michael Koziol and Rob Harris
‘Brutal’: Macron vows to protect Europe after US lands shock trade blow
The French president has called on EU nations to stop all investment in the United States after Donald Trump announced a 20 per cent tariff on European imports.
- James Crisp, Nick Squires, James Rothwell and Sarah Newey
- Analysis
- World elections
Victim or criminal? Le Pen appeal could deliver Trump-style shock to France
By disqualifying Marine Le Pen from the presidential race, the court has handed her an immense gift. Much like Donald Trump, she can position herself as a victim of an elite-driven conspiracy.
- Rob Harris
- Updated
- World politics
French hard-right leader Le Pen banned from presidential run following conviction
In a ruling that potentially reshapes the European political landscape, a court has convicted the National Rally leader of embezzling European Union funds.
- Rob Harris
Gerard Depardieu is standing trial for sexual assault. He says he doesn’t know what that means
The French actor, 76, told a court that placing a hand on someone’s buttocks isn’t sexual assault and that the #MeToo movement is “a form of hysteria”.
- Juliette Jabkhiro
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza’s only cancer hospital, ceasefire ‘bridges’ on the table
Meanwhile, E3 countries say they are “appalled” by the violence in Gaza and called for an immediate stop to strikes.
- Brahim Hazboun, Sam Mednick and Nidal al-Mughrabi
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
The beautiful, 200-year-old French store where you can stay the night
If you love this traditional and beloved store’s aesthetic and philosophy, an apartment stay is the ultimate immersion.
- Justine Costigan
- Tony Wright’s Column
- Marvellous Melbourne
An enchanted garden reminds us how civilisations are built on taxes
Only 3000 people lived in Melbourne when Charles La Trobe became superintendent, but he envisioned a great city, and reserved vast areas for today’s gardens.
- Tony Wright
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