France
As Trump covets Greenland, Macron detours to say it’s not for sale
The French leader expressed strong support for the strategic Arctic island amid reports the US has drawn up plans to take it by force.
- Kwiyeon Ha and Slyvie Corbet
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What happened when Greta Thunberg was detained by Israel – and who she was with
Thunberg’s interception on a ship in international waters has devolved into a saga playing out through official diplomatic channels as much as on social media – even Conor McGregor was involved.
- Bronte Gossling
Forgotten France: 10 stunning regions most visitors overlook
You don’t have to battle tourist hordes in the world’s most-visited country. Here are 10 of its relatively less-visited but underrated regions.
- Brian Johnston
This French garden inspired some of the world’s most famous paintings
Without the world’s first water lily nursery at Latour-Marliac, Monet may never have had any lilies to paint.
- Chrissie McClatchie
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Parisians shattered my stereotype about them. How typically rude
We’ve become used to the reputation of the French as “Italians in a bad mood”. But on a recent visit, I found a whole new spirit emerging.
- Roby D'Ottavi
Two dead, hundreds arrested in France as ‘barbarians’ spoil Champions League party
Violent scenes broke out during celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain’s historic soccer victory.
From chic to outcast: Europe’s smoking heartlands finally catch up
While much of the world stubbed out smoking as socially acceptable long ago, some European countries have been reluctant to clear the air.
- Rob Harris
When fossil fuels pollute Swan Lake: Provocative ballet opens in Brisbane
Greta Thunberg as a swan? Maverick choreographer Angelin Preljocaj says classical ballet can be a form of climate protest.
- Nick Dent
Retired French surgeon guilty of 299 rapes gets 20-year prison sentence
A man described by a prosecutor as “the devil” receives a 20-year sentence for hundreds of rapes, many of minors – but he could be released by 2030.
- Victoria Bisset and Annabelle Timsit
The Macrons have always shown a united front. Now we’ve had a glimpse behind the curtain
It was supposed to be a routine presidential visit. But as the doors of Emmanuel Macron’s plane opened we instead got a rare glimpse of a power couple’s extraordinary dynamic.
- Susanna Galton
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