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Argentinians on cloud nine after World Cup victory
Football fans who flocked to bars around the country this morning were served up an emotional rollercoaster. Argentina edged out France in a gripping World Cup final dubbed the greatest decider ever… Audio
As it happened: Argentina beat France in FIFA World Cup final
Argentina has won the World Cup after beating defending champions France 4-2 on penalties, following a dramatic 3-3 draw after extra time.
History and legacy on the line in FIFA World Cup final
Argentina and France are set to put it all on the line in a high stakes FIFA World Cup final tomorrow morning.
France into final with 2-0 win as Morocco go down fighting
France has beaten Morocco 2-nil in their World Cup semi-final to advance to a star-studded final against Argentina. Follow all the action as it happened.
Morocco and France set to battle for World Cup final spot in historic clash
France and Morocco are set to fight it out on Thursday morning for a FIFA World Cup final spot in a historic semi-final clash at the Al-Bayt Stadium.
France starts discussion on New Caledonia's future
The French prime minister Elisabeth Borne says her meeting with New Caledonia's anti-independence leaders in Paris marks the beginning of discussions on the future status of New Caledonia. Audio
Calling Home: Anna Bibby in Gironde, France
Anna Bibby is living that life that many of us fantasise about living, in France. She's been in a charming old village surrounded by walnut groves; then it was a charming old village surrounded by… Audio
French Polynesian atolls still wary decades after nuclear tests
The new French High Commissioner to French Polynesia has heard calls for support and compensation for atolls close to the test sites of France's nuclear weapons tests.
All camps in New Caledonia independence debate to meet in Paris
Talks involving New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence sides as well as the French state will go ahead in Paris next month.
New overseas minister told by French president to 'find a solution'
France's new Minister for Overseas Territories Jean Francois Carenco was told to 'find a Solution' to the impasse in New Caledonia.
Business commentator Rebecca Stevenson: 'quiet quitting'
Is quiet quitting a new trend at the workplace? Or are employees just putting their well-being first? Rebecca Stevenson, senior writer at interest.co.nz explains the new phenomenon, as well as the… Audio
UK: Tory race, hunt for 9-year-old's killer, Eurotunnel stranding and a snake
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the latest from the Tory leadership race, as both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak focus on reform of the NHS. Armed police are on the streets of… Audio
Europe: Nuclear warning in Ukraine, heatwave ruins crops
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Susie to look the latest news out of Europe. Audio
Nuclear test compensation in French Polynesia not enough
French Polynesia's anti-nuclear Association 193 has regretted the lack of details in the 2021 report by the French nuclear compensation commission CIVEN.
French territories part of cooperative Pacific region - ambassador
France's ambassador to Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga and Tuvalu says his country shares the Pacific's ambition for regional integration.
French military commander wants Paris to re-arm in the Pacific
A senior French military commander says France should re-arm in the Pacific and consider restoring its forces to a level of 30 years ago.
Mixed reaction to New Caledonia's Backes getting French Govt role
Political figures in New Caledonia have had mixed reactions to Sonia Backes being appointed to join the French government.
After submarine row, Macron tells Australian PM he wants to focus on future
French President Emmanuel Macron told new Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese he wanted to focus on the future as they try to rebuild relations badly strained by his predecessor.
Overseas Correspondent - France
Making his Nights Debut as our Overseas Correspondent in Paris, Gregor Thompson is a New Zealand writer living in The City of Light. He'll talk us through some French politics - with Emmanuel Macron… Audio
Macron faces tough battle for control of parliament as France votes
France votes on Sunday in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could deprive centrist President Emmanuel Macron of the absolute majority he needs to govern with a free hand.
