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Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka after 4 months of outnumbered defence

Ukraine's outnumbered defenders battled a Russian assault in this city for four months.

Parisians plan to flee city during Olympics over fears of chaos

Paris' chief of police and Games organisers suggest residents are overreacting.

Five key moments from Tucker Carlson's interview with Putin

From a rambling 'history lesson' to threats of World War III - here are the key moments.

Paris knife attacker stabs three people in train station

Paris police said officers quickly detained the attacker who used a sharp weapon.

Calling all penny-pinchers: You can easily be bougie on a budget in Paris

An authentic experience in the French capital needn't cost a fortune.

Would you let an Icelandic horse write your out-of-office email? We give it a try.

The 'revolutionary service' claims to help travellers fully unplug from work.

Will there be handcuffs? Istanbul's prison-turned-luxury hotel

Some bars lead to cells, others to 5-star cocktails...

All the hottest travel deals this week

Enjoy the heat around the world with trips to beaches and more.

This is the most northern settlement that you can visit on Earth

Don't expect crowds. The North Pole is just 1000 kilometres away.

390 arrested, 54 police officers injured: Berlin welcomes in the new year

There was less violence than a year ago when rioters targeted emergency service workers.

Mystery donor: Kidney transplant recipient wants to know who gave her a long wonderful life

Minja Ivelja credits her longevity to excellent expert care … and a lot of Bacardi.

'The most massive aerial attack': Russia launches huge air assault on Ukraine

At least 30 civilians are killed in seemingly one of the war's biggest aerial attacks.

Man dead after shooting in Irish steak restaurant

Incident at steakhouse leaves man in his 20s dead and another in a serious condition.

Ukraine celebrates Christmas on December 25 for the first time, distancing itself from Russia

Christmas carries more than spiritual weight for many Ukrainians this year.

Italy's 'other Venice' is a city of canals that are far more tranquil

Hidden gems await in Italy, just 30 minutes away from Venice.

Christmas Wonderland Store owner on filling the gap left by Kirkcaldie & Stains’ closure

The business started with an aim to bring the 'indulgence' of European Christmas to NZ.