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Aukus row: France calls off EU trade talks with Australia
"Keeping one's word" is a condition of trust, says French Europe minister.

Gunman arrested after 8 die in shooting at Russian uni
A gunman opened fire in a university in the Russian city of Perm today.

France's high-speed rail gets green makeover
Forty years after transforming modern train travel, the French look to do it again

How to travel during a pandemic: Visit Turkey
While the borders are closed, enjoy every Turkey temptation without boarding a plane.

Alien Weaponry's second album drops at midnight
Waipū band drop album tonight ahead of jetting off to perform internationally.

Rigged Russian vote unexpected to change anything
The Parliament will be sitting when Putin's term ends in 2024 when he'll decide his fate.

Vaccination booking capacity going to waste - Tamihere
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern wants as many Aucklanders as possible vaccinated this week.

Vladimir Putin to self-isolate after Covid found in inner-circle
Asked if Putin tested negative for the virus, a Kremlin spokesman said "of course, yes".

'Epidemic under control': The nation ditching every single Covid restriction
Denmark's high vaccination rate has enabled the nation to lift all domestic restrictions.

Paris 2015 attacks: Trial of 20 Islamic State accused begins
Trial of 2015 Paris attacks that left 130 people dead begins in historic courthouse.

'Living with Covid': Life in the country that's 80% vaxxed
This Asian country has the highest vaxxed population and is "becoming Covid-resilient".

Princess Charlene of Monaco hospitalised after collapsing in South Africa
The princess underwent an undisclosed operation last month.

EU to close borders to American tourists again as infections spike
The bloc has reversed its advice on opening to the US before the summer tourism season.

Better against Delta? New vaccine trial in NZ set to start
Could this vaccine be an effective protective measure against the Delta variant.

'Germany's Alcatraz': Maddie McCann cops' new ploy to land prime suspect
German police hope a new tactic will 'turn the screws' on Brueckner.

Only one candidate for Estonia presidency
There hasn't been a one-person election since country regained independence 30 years ago.

Merkel's party lagging in German election polls
The CDU has headed the German federal government since 2005 under Merkel.

Why aren't we ready for wildfires?
Inferno-controlling strategies are the subject of fiery debate.

'Hot as hell': Europe's heat dome called Lucifer
Stifling heat gripping much of Southern Europe, and forecasters say worse is to come.

Taliban closing in on Kabul after US troops' withdrawal
Taliban have taken more than a quarter of the provincial cities in less than a week.

Will Andrew take the stand? 'Unlikely', as it will cause 'humiliation'
Taking the stand in NY to simply ignoring the legal claim, what are Andrew's options?

German 'cannibal teacher' goes on trial accused of killing, eating his date
Maths and chemistry teacher accused of killing man to 'satisfy cannibal desires'.

'Unprecedented': Massive forest fire ravages Greek island
Firefighters and residents have battled the blaze on Evia for seven straight days.

Experts issue warning about new Covid variant
Only way out of Covid is more widespread vaccination to control spread, say scientists.

Curiosity killed the bat: Record-breaking mammal mauled after 2000km flight
Tragic end to winged wonder who had the longest recorded migration from Britain.

Trail of destruction as Greek wildfires rage on
Three large wildfires continue to churn across Greece, one threatening whole towns.

Italy allows migrant boat to dock, another still at sea
Boat was carrying 250 migrants including 70 minors, one with 549 passengers still at sea.

'Biblical catastrophe': Thousands evacuated as Greek wildfires rage
Wildfires are heading towards Athens' main water reservoir and the region's last forests.

Boris Johnson will not isolate after aide tests positive for Covid
A member of the British PM's team on a recent visit to Scotland tested positive for Covid.