Merkel spoke out hours after Donald Trump lambasted French president on Twitter.

Kate Roff encounters obstacles on the bike trail from Austria to Slovakia.

For the President in Paris, America First meant largely America alone.

Comment: Have we learned to recognise the signs, asks Hal Brands.

Angela Merkel briefly snuggled her head into the neck of Emmanuel Macron.

Over 60 heads of state and government were taking part in a solemn ceremony.

A culinary tour of the nation's biggest city brings surprises, writes Eli Orzessek.

It can be rewarding to take time out and pay respects, writes Jude Dobson.

While cruising the Baltic, David Smith experiences the best of the port visits.

Armistice pandemic swept through New Zealand and Pacific islands.

Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I

New Zealand museum dedication among war remembrance events at Le Quesnoy.

Comment: The world's best smartphone might also be its best-kept secret.

Josh Price finds Europe lives up to its history and its hype.

Forgotten hero - former Whanganui man at the front-line of the liberation of Le Quesnoy

Part five: Clergy on the front-line.

Judge has "no doubts" about genuine safety concerns if drug smuggler deported.

The English estate and title from 1066 is up for sale, along with some interesting powers.

This jagged little country Switzerland actually produces some top drops.

Auckland punches barmaid, assaults four others at UK pub after he was refused loo access.

Courtney Whitaker enjoys the Royal Monceau treatment.

Kiwi troops liberated medieval French town of Le Quesnoy a century ago.

NZ National Army Museum plans to bid for official photographer's war medals.

NATO chief calls arms buildup unlikely, Putin warns Europe.

Twenty people were injured when an escalator full of football fans malfunctioned.

Marton couple find an historically significant newspaper in an inherited writing desk.

Fears for fertility and health problems after tiny particles found in the human gut.

French schoolboy allegedly forced way into classroom while teacher was marking.

Airline staff moved the victim of the attack rather than kicking the white man off flight.

This country could be wiped from world maps after a decision by its politicians.