You know someone's all out of runway for their cause when they start throwing around words like "decency".
'I thought I was going to die': Kim Kardashian testifies in robbery trial
Kim Kardashian has told a Paris court she feared she would be raped or killed when she was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in her hotel room in 2016.
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault on film set
The actor, 76, was accused of having groped a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant during filming of Les Volets Verts (The Green Shutters).
New Caledonia is stockpiling guns like it is the United States
Firearms have been multiplying fast in the Pacific territory, where civil tensions remain unresolved over the question of independence from France.
Kim Kardashian to testify against alleged 'grandpa robbers' who tied her up at gunpoint
The star will come face to face with the gang who allegedly bound and gagged her in a Paris hotel room in 2016 and stole $15 million of jewellery.
Meet the stand-out cardinals who could replace Pope Francis
There are many names circulating for who may succeed Pope Francis, but history shows the rumoured frontrunners are rarely picked. Here's a look at some of the candidates who stand out for different reasons.
Queen Marie Antoinette was controversial. Was she also a potato influencer?
Potatoes were once a maligned vegetable in Europe, unworthy for aristocratic tables. Then they underwent a dramatic PR transformation from an unexpected source.
Osaka snaps four-year title drought with win on her 'worst' court surface
Four-time major singles winner Naomi Osaka claims her first WTA Tour title since triumphing at the 2021 Australian Open.
State of emergency declared after major power outage in Spain and Portugal
Authorities say it could take hours or even days to fully restore power to more than 50 million people.
Kim Kardashian's social media the perfect blueprint for Paris robbers
When Kim Kardashian was tied up, held at gunpoint and robbed of more than $US10 million in jewellery, it was the biggest robbery of an individual in France for decades. Almost 10 years later, the case is going to trial.
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Foord on target as Arsenal power into Champions League final
Caitlin Foord is among the scorers as Arsenal overturn a first-leg deficit with a stunning 4-1 win away at Lyon to set up a Women's Champions League final date with Barcelona.
102yo WWII veteran reflects on his 'marvellous' return home
A World War II bomber pilot from Sydney reflects on his teary reunion with his mother, the Normandy landing and life after the war for Anzac Day 2025.
Macron hails 'courage' of teachers after deadly France school stabbing
A French high school student has killed one of his classmates and wounded three others, the latest in a spate of school incidents in the European country.
Christians around the world commemorate Good Friday
Good Friday has been marked around the world by the Christian faithful, with Orthodox and western Easter coinciding this year.
Two-month 'hunt' for the perfect kangaroo photo
From hopping roos to leathered locals, a French photographer fell in love with the outback one shot at a time.
Tennis player apologises for complaining to umpire about opponent's stench
British tennis player Harriet Dart shows remorse for complaining to the chair umpire mid-match, asking for her opponent to be forced to "wear deodorant because she smells really bad".
Macron and Netanyahu speak after France's Palestinian state push
Emmanuel Macron and Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken for the first time since the French President suggested his country could recognise a Palestinian state.
Man hands himself to police after Paris-Roubaix bottle attack
A man hands himself to police after throwing a full bottle of water at Mathieu van der Poel during the Paris-Roubaix cycling classic on Sunday.
It was considered the art heist of the century. But who stole the Mona Lisa?
The Mona Lisa hasn't always been a huge tourist attraction. It turns out the most famous painting in the world owes its legend to a brazen Italian thief who stole it from the Louvre and vanished for more than two years.
Spectator throws bottle at Mathieu van der Poel during Paris-Roubaix
The eventual winner of the Paris-Roubaix race was hit by a full water bottle with 32km to go.
Fan accused of 'attempted manslaughter' after throwing water bottle at cyclist
Mathieu van der Poel accuses a fan of "attempted manslaughter" after a full bottle of water hit him in the face during the closing stages of the Paris-Roubaix cycling classic.