France

An international appeal has secured enough supply of a rare combination of blood types to make critical surgery possible for an Adelaide mother.

A global minimum tax is designed to stop multinationals avoiding taxes. But some experts argue it may have unintended consequences.

The strike began following the nomination of former right-wing magazine head Geoffroy Lejeune as editor-in-chief of French newspaper Le Journal du Dimanche.

It is believed he was last seen alive knocking on a penthouse window of the building on Thursday. 

"We need women and young girls to see female coaches, to believe that they too can achieve positions of responsibility and influence."

Two years after winning her first major in France, Australia's Minjee Lee is in contention to again lift the trophy after a solid third round.

Alpine sit sixth in the F1 constructors' championship, well down on their performances a year earlier.

Known for its murky, toxic water, Paris's River Seine will be restored for swimming in time for the 2024 Olympics.

The actress, singer and inspiration for a famous handbag was farewelled by her daughters and French celebrities. 

It wasn't the perfect result for Australia's contingent at the Tour de France, but there is plenty to build on heading into next year, writes Sophie Smith.

After heading into the time trial just 10 seconds ahead of Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard puts in a stunning ride to all but claim the Tour de France.

A spectator has caused a multi-rider crash during the Tour de France stage 15.

Aerial footage shows American rider Sepp Kuss — riding for Jumbo-Visma — hitting the arm of a spectator with roughly 129km left on stage 15 of the race.

French media report the 1960s wild child was found dead at her home in Paris.

Record heat forecasts are hanging over Europe and Japan, as tens of millions battle dangerously high temperatures in the United States.

Australian Jai Hindley loses his place on the Tour de France podium after an early crash in the 14th stage costs him precious time and leaves him with a literal "pain in the arse".

A Swiss-French artist has used biodegradable paint to create two giant frescoes of children sketching how they see the world around them in the Swiss village of Villars-sur-Ollon.

Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan left the Tour de France without a stage win after pulling out before the Grand Colombier climb on stage 13, as Jonas Vingegaard loses more time in the general classification race.

Australian star Ellie Carpenter says she can't wait to play her Lyon teammates at Docklands tonight, as the Matildas prepare for the Women's World Cup.

Kundera, dubbed "the most European of writers", died in his Paris apartment following a long illness. 

Belgium's Jasper Philipsen claims his fourth Tour de France stage win as Australia's Jai Hindley remains in third overall.

French police have started searching for a 2-year-old boy who went missing from his grandparents' garden in the French Alps.

Two-year-old Emile was staying with his grandparents when he disappeared from their tiny village. 

Australian Ben O'Connor takes third place in the 10th stage of the Tour de France, days after illness looked to have thwarted his overall race hopes.

Australian rowing is developing a new headline act for the Paris Paralympic Games, with the mixed double scull crew of Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager on course for a gold medal tilt.