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Opinion | Combined China and US pressure could get warring sides to talk peace

The US may be leading peace efforts but it’s not delivering, while China is failing without leading.

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Douglass smashes own 200m breaststroke world record, Haughey third in 50m freestyle

Chinese electronics firm Hisense becomes first sponsor for Fifa’s Club World Cup

Haughey facing ‘major decision’ on future, to take months-long break from swimming

The quadruple Olympic medallist says she needs time away to consider whether she wants to compete at the LA Games in 2028.

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Siobhan Haughey will be 30 by the time the next Olympics rolls around in 2028. Photo: AFP

Chinese investors sour on Bordeaux winery investments

They dreamed of elegant living in France and good earnings from selling their wine in China. Now many investors have given up or want out.

Australia to boost missile stockpiles, citing China’s ICBM test

The Indo-Pacific region is on the cusp of a new missile age, Australia’s defence industry minister said, vowing more domestic production.

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30-year prison sentence sought for ex-doctor in Rwandan genocide trial

Eugene Rwamucyo is latest person accused of taking part in 1994 massacre of the African country’s Tutsi population to face justice in France.

Eugene Rwamucyo, who is accused of taking part in the 1994 Tutsi genocide. Photo: AFP

Art Basel Paris, other fairs and shows cement city’s art hub status

Paris Art Week got a lift as Art Basel Paris moved into the city’s Grand Palais, attracting Hollywood stars and art lovers alike.

Joy of missing out and the search for ‘detour’ travel destinations

From Brescia, Italy, to ‘China’s Hawaii’, alternative destinations draw ‘JOMO’ holidaymakers planning 2025 trips, travel websites say.

Mainland China’s latest Taiwan military drills condemned by European Parliament

MEPs throw their support behind Taipei in landslide vote on motion accusing Beijing of ‘constant distortion’ of UN resolution.

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A screengrab taken from handout video footage released by mainland China’s People’s Liberation Army showing part of the military drills conducted around Taiwan on October 14. Photo: Eastern Theatre Command

France, other nations pledge ‘massive aid’ humanitarian package for Lebanon

Organisers of the Paris conference hope it will raise enough money to provide US$426 million in humanitarian aid for Lebanon.

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Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted the southern Lebanese village of Khiam. Photo: AFP

France mulls law changes to include consent as mass rape case shakes nation

Current French law makes no clear mention of the need for a partner’s consent and prosecutors must prove the intention to rape.

French MP caught buying synthetic drug from teenage street dealer

Andy Kerbrat, who purchased 3-MMC from an underage supplier, is being investigated for illicit narcotics use.

Philippines jails Abu Sayyaf kidnappers for life over Malaysia resort abductions

The hostages, including nationals of the Philippines, Malaysia, France, Lebanon and South Africa, endured months of captivity in 2000.

Malaysian hostages are seen being guarded by armed militants at a shack on Jolo Island, southern Philippines, in May 2000. Photo: Reuters

Style Edit: Chanel’s 2024-25 cruise collection evokes carefree Marseille days

Classic Chanel tweed elevates seaside looks, while playful hues, intricate embroidery and a touch of menswear inspo come together in a versatile holiday wardrobe for adventurous travellers.

Chanel’s 2024-25 Cruise collection marries the maison’s iconic tweed fabric with the carefree spirit of French seaside resorts, from Marseille to Deauville. Photos: Handout

Fans mourning singer Liam Payne leave tributes in London and other cities

Vigils also held in Paris, Sydney, New York as fans grieve for Liam Payne, 31, who died in Argentina on Wednesday after fall from hotel balcony.

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From Notre Dame to Arc de Triomphe, a green facelift for Paris

Notre Dame reopens in Paris in December, and the city has plans to revitalise other monuments by integrating them with green space and trees.

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Biden says Western allies must keep aiding Ukraine as he meets European leaders

With the election race extremely tight, there are worries a Trump victory could upset the ties that Biden is hoping to pass to Kamala Harris.

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(From left) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin. Photo: EPA-EFE

Hamas chief Sinwar’s death brings chance to end Israel-Gaza war, US says

Netanyahu says Israel has ‘settled the score’, hails the ‘beginning of the end’ of the conflict sparked by the October 7 attack.

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US sanctions 2 Chinese companies over drones used by Russia against Ukraine

These are first sanctions against Chinese entities ‘directly developing and producing’ weapons systems with Russian firms, says US.

French far-right leader Le Pen questioned over aides in EU funds misuse trial

Marine Le Pen and two dozen other National Rally officials are accused of embezzling European Parliament money by creating fake jobs.

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrives at court in Paris on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Tesla car fire kills 4 in France

Accident happened outside the French city of Niort, causing the deaths of the driver and three passengers.

The Tesla logo. On Saturday, four people were killed in France when a Tesla electric car caught fire for reasons not yet determined. Photo: Reuters

Illegal immigrant turned film star dramatises migration issue in France

Abou Sangare, who stars in Souleymane’s Story as an asylum seeker and delivery driver in Paris, has a deportation order hanging over him.

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Zelensky denies ceasefire with Russia under discussion on Europe trip

Zelensky seeks military, financial boost on trip to UK, France, Italy and Germany amid fears of dwindling support if Trump wins US election.

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Catwalk for cars? Chantilly Arts & Élégance Richard Mille

Guests share their passion for elegant watches and are joined by the wider public to admire the exotic cars at the Concours d’Élégance ‘fashion’ show.

A Bugatti Tourbillon on display during the 2024 Chantilly Arts & Élégance Richard Mille event, a biannual weekend showcasing classic and concept cars. Photos: Handout

What did the biggest bug on Earth look like? Scientists recreate its head

Arthropleura fossils tell the story of an ancient, many-legged creature that could grow up to 2.7 metres (nine feet) long.

This illustration provided by researchers depicts a juvenile Arthropleura insect reconstructed using fossils discovered in Montceau-les-Mines, France. Image: Mickaël Lhéritier/Jean Vannier/Alexandra Giupponi via AP

Osama bin Laden’s son Omar banned from returning to France

Omar bin Laden lived in the country for several years before being ordered to leave over online comments that allegedly advocated terrorism.

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Francis Bacon and Tom Wesselmann shows are on in London and Paris from October

Bacon’s show focuses on his portraits and includes photos of the artist by the likes of Cecil Beaton, while 150 of Wesselmann’s works appear alongside others by Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol

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