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Caught between two terror streams

The head of the French spy service says they face an "inside threat" from young radicalised French residents as well as that of outside terrorist actions.

World braces for more attacks

Suspected terrorists behind one of the worst attacks in France since WWII have been rounded up as stories emerge of dramatic actions that helped save lives.

Terrorist acts demand joint response

Paris is a special place, a city the world associates with romance, culture, good times and the fine things of life.

Liam Dann: Terror attacks will spook markets

COMMENT: It is never comfortable to make the leap from real human tragedy to assessing economic and financial fallout, writes Liam Dann.

'We thought about the people we loved'

A woman who survived the massacre inside the Bataclan Theatre in Paris by pretending to be dead says she whispered "I love you" to everyone she knew.

'It could have been my friends'

French nationals in New Zealand have been left "upset and angry and sad" after the terror attacks in Paris. It could have been my friends," said one.

Herald on Sunday editorial: Massacre calls for a decisive response

The co-ordinated acts of murder on this scale are unprecedented and the night of Nov 13, 2015 will toll just as significantly in the years to come.

Why was France hit again?

The Paris attacks have outraged the world. But, sadly, they will not have surprised French authorities.

Touching hashtag emerges amid horror

In amongst the chaos in Paris one trending hashtag is bringing a welcome relief for many terrified people.

Surf remedy helps

French resort of Biarritz is prescribing surfing lessons to ward off a range of ailments from depression to heart disease.

Heroic bid to retheme Calais

A row has erupted over a planned theme park in Calais that its mayor hopes will rehabilitate the image of a town tainted by its association with squalid migrant camps.

France honours Kiwi heroes

France has honoured the heroic efforts of two New Zealand war veterans.

Hotel room with views

The "wheel hotel" will turn constantly at a slow speed, powered by batteries charged by the current of the river and making a complete rotation every half-hour. The views from its 19 rooms will change as the 3.5m cylindrical pods move.

France: Wining up the river

Catherine Masters travelled Bordeaux by river ship - here she takes a look at some of the destinations and ancient history of the famous wine region.

France: In food heaven

A river cruise through the rich dairy country of Normandy has Pamela Wade all at C.

Europe: It's the little things that matter

A family holiday in Italy and France avoids the big towns and bright lights and finds the pleasures of rural living and small communities.

Gang arrested for using devil's breath

Five Chinese nationals have been arrested on suspicion of using a powerful Colombian drug dubbed "the devil's breath" that turns victims into zombies.