There are 1,045,014 bubbles in a bottle of Champagne, and other culinary curios.

Courtney Whitaker enjoys the Royal Monceau treatment.

The British businessman and philanthropist visited the French town for the centenary.

NZ National Army Museum plans to bid for official photographer's war medals.

French schoolboy allegedly forced way into classroom while teacher was marking.

The prospect of taking one year out in 2020 could prove enticing, writes Liam Napier.

Lorna Subritzky walks in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh in Arles and St Remy.

Take time out to recharge your batteries, writes Courtney Whitaker.

Amelia Romanos mingles with the locals.

A UK man has made history by crossing the European Alps on an original 70s space hopper.

The Greenpeace protest ship is spreading the message about climate change.

France has formally acknowledged its military's systemic use of torture in Algerian War.

Montpellier's billionaire owner started life as an unwanted son living in a Syrian tent.

An armada of British boats is planning to return to contentious waters.

For this marathon, you might want to bring your drinking boots rather than running shoes.

The randy dolphin keeps rubbing up against boats and swimmers.

Researchers identify first Kiwi to die of suspected influenza in 1918 pandemic.

World War I hero to be remembered at free concert in West Auckland.

A knifeman has been shot dead by police after murdering a passer-by.

Macron's Government is coming under new pressure after bridge collapse in Italy.

A giant fish known as 'Cetorhinus maximus' - an enigma for scientists, has been sighted.

Twelve years after the Morandi bridge was inaugurated, there were already problems.

Parisians are taking offence at the red flower-boxes appearing within range of Notre Dame.

France re-opens investigation into the missing plane amid claims of Malaysian cover-up.

Robuchon was known for his constant innovation and even playfulness in the kitchen.

France passes new law for gender-based harassment on streets and public transportation.

French President Emmanuel Macron is being consumed by a political firestorm.

Six Finn brothers went to World War I. Six came home, defying the odds.

Marie Laguerre said she was amazed at the scale of online reaction.

The British team dynasty drives the public away. The Tour de France is in crisis.