Special entrance for Mona Lisa at Louvre
France is to launch a six-year renovation of the Louvre in Paris, enlarging the world's most-visited museum to make room for the huge crowds who now cram inside the palace on the banks of the Seine.
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Friend of NZ woman set on fire in Queensland saw her burn
Friend of NZ woman set on fire in Queensland saw her burn
A friend who was with a New Zealander when she was allegedly set on fire by her ex-partner in Australia is glad she was able to be there with her friend.
'Gulf of Mexico' renamed 'Gulf of America' on Google Maps
'Gulf of Mexico' renamed 'Gulf of America' on Google Maps
Google Maps says it will change the name of "Gulf of Mexico" to "Gulf of America" once it is officially updated in the US Geographic Names System.
Trump to reinstate troops kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines
Trump to reinstate troops kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines
President Donald Trump will soon sign executive orders removing DEI from the military and reinstating thousands of troops who were kicked out for refusing Covid vaccines.
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism
Auschwitz survivors warn of rising antisemitism
Auschwitz survivors have warned of the dangers of rising antisemitism, as they mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi German death camp in one of the last such gatherings of those who experienced its horrors.
Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry's 'monumental' court victory
Prince Harry claimed a "monumental" victory over Rupert Murdoch's UK newspaper group after the publisher settled his lawsuit, admitting unlawful actions at its Sun tabloid for the first time...
Trump claims an American split the atom first
Kiwi mayor fact-checks Trump's claim an American was first to split the atom
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has called out newly sworn-in US President Donald Trump's false claim an American was the first person to split the atom.
Childcare centre set alight in anti-Semitic attack
Childcare centre set alight in anti-Semitic attack
The wall of a Sydney childcare centre has been set alight and spray-painted with an offensive slogan in a fresh anti-Semitic attack. The premises, in Storey St at Maroubra in the eastern suburbs,...
Family 'devastated' after woman set on fire
Man accused of setting NZ woman on fire charged with attempted murder
The family and friends of a New Zealand woman allegedly set on fire by a man accused of trying to murder her in Australia say they have been left feeling numb and traumatised.
Trump 'saved by God' to rescue America
President's inauguration: Trump says he was 'saved by God' to rescue America
Donald Trump pledged to rescue America from what he described as years of betrayal and decline in his inaugural address, in which he portrayed himself as a national saviour chosen by God.
Kiwi allegedly set on fire in Queensland
New Zealand woman allegedly set on fire in Australia
A New Zealand woman is fighting for her life in a Queensland hospital after allegedly being set on fire in her own home.
Trump will keep TikTok alive if there's a deal - adviser
Trump will keep TikTok alive if there's a deal - adviser
A national security adviser for President-elect Donald Trump says the new administration will keep TikTok alive in the US if there is a viable deal, in a potential reprieve for the Chinese-owned video app.
Director David Lynch dies
Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet director David Lynch dies
Director David Lynch, best known for Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet, was a master of surrealism and one of the most innovative filmmakers of his generation.
LA firefighters holding line despite extreme winds
LA firefighters holding line despite extreme winds
Firefighters are holding the line against two massive wildfires that have ravaged parts of Los Angeles for the past week, even as desert winds and a parched landscape make for extremely hazardous conditions.
Death toll rises to 24 from devastating LA fires
Death toll rises to 24 from devastating LA fires
The confirmed death toll from wildfires that have devastated Los Angeles has risen to 24.
Winds ebb but massive LA fires rage on
Winds ebb but massive Los Angeles fires rage on
Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles are still burning uncontained but a brief respite from the fierce winds that have fanned the flames has allowed crews to slow their spread.
Massive LA fires rage on
Massive LA fires rage on
At least five people have been killed, and nearly 180,000 have been ordered to leave their homes as a pair of massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles burn uncontained.
NZ footballer and consul-general flee LA fires
NZ footballer and consul-general flee LA fires
New Zealand's consul-general and a member of the Football Ferns are among the Kiwis who have been evacuated amid the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles.
Missing hiker found alive nearly two weeks later
Missing hiker found alive nearly two weeks later
After almost two weeks missing in the rugged terrain of the Australian Alps, Melbourne man Hadi Nazari has been found alive.
The hottest in travel for 2025
The hottest in travel for 2025
Travel expert Lonely Planet has announced its best travel destinations for 2025, including its top emerging travel trends revealed here.