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EU praises ‘restraint’ of Kyiv government; Blinken denounces Kremlin claims – as it happened

European Council urges Moscow to ‘de-escalate’ its military buildup; Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy says global security architecture is failing

The Guardian - UK

Ryanair Manchester flight diverted 850 MILES for landing after Storm Eunice diversion

Passengers reported a Ryanair flight from Fuerteventura to Manchester diverted to Bordeaux in France - 850 miles away - because of the stormy weather

Daily Mirror

After more than a century abroad, Benin artefacts finally go on display at home

In this edition, we start out in Benin, where 26 artefacts - looted by France during its colonial rule - will finally be exhibited where they belong; at home in Cotonou. The treasures were stolen 129 years ago and were recently returned by Paris's Quai Branly Museum. We talk to…

France 24

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'End of an era' as France pulls out of Mali. Was the mission a failure?

France was welcomed as a saviour in Mali in January 2013 after it sent in troops to fight jihadism in the north of the country. Nine years on, the insurgency has grown and many Malians are applauding France's departure, suggesting it failed in its mission.

Radio France Internationale

Belgian PM calls French-led military pullout from Mali 'unfortunate'

After French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France and its European partners are to begin a military withdrawal from Mali after more than nine years fighting a jihadist insurgency, FRANCE 24 speaks to Belgium's prime minister. Alexander De Croo calls the French-led pullout "unfortunate" and insists it is "important to…

France 24

Death and disruption as Storm Eunice hits mainland Europe

Warnings issued in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Denmark as record winds batter continent

The Guardian - UK

Iran Nuclear Deal Could Be Agreed Very Soon, EU Official Says

A senior European Union official said on Friday that a US-Iranian deal to revive Iran's 2015 nuclear agreement was close but success depended on the political will of those involved. "I expect an agreement in the coming week, the coming two weeks or so," the EU official said. "I think…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Mali calls on France to withdraw soldiers "without delay"

Mali’s ruling junta is demanding the immediate departure of French and European forces, a day after France announced that it will withdraw its troops from the West African country

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell confirms Johnny Sexton will be fully fit for Ireland's clash with Italy

Although Ireland lost to France last Saturday, Joey Carbery performed well in the pivotal position in Paris in what was his first Six Nations start

Irish Mirror

Verdict due in child's murder trial that gripped France

After three weeks of riveting testimony, a verdict is expected in the trial of a former soldier accused of murdering an 8-year-old girl during a wedding celebration in a French Alpine town

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton ‘all good’ ahead of Ireland return in Six Nations

Fly-half Sexton missed last Saturday’s 30-24 defeat away to France because of a hamstring injury

The Independent UK

Frozen in time: Andorra, a European exception

Andorra, a microstate nestled between France and Spain in the heart of the Pyrenees, attracts millions of tourists every year for winter sports or shopping trips for cheap alcohol and cigarettes. Its flourishing financial sector contributes to an image of a tax haven. But today, the principality is facing criticism.…

France 24

Mali's ruling junta asks France to withdraw troops 'without delay'

Mali's army-led government asked France on Friday to withdraw its troops from the Sahel state "without delay", calling into question Paris' plans to pull out over several months.

France 24

Niger becomes France’s partner of last resort after Mali withdrawal

As France and its European allies prepare to leave Mali, Paris plans to increase its military cooperation with Niger in the fight against Islamist insurgents in the Sahel. But it’s a marriage of convenience as coups and rising anti-French sentiments in the region have left Paris with little choice.

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Mali says France should withdraw troops 'without delay'

Mali's ruling military junta on Friday asked France to withdraw troops from its territory "without delay", calling into question Paris' plan for a four- to six-month departure and highlighting the breakdown in relations between the two countries.

France 24

Haute couture, summer 2022: The return of 'joie de vivre'

Haute couture is about innovation and exquisite tailoring, but it's also about ideas. Franco-Cameroonian designer Imane Ayissi, the first Black designer honoured with the title of "couturier" by France's Federation of Haute Couture and Fashion, offers a collection that fuses Western and African influences. Meanwhile, Japan's Yuima Nakazato interrogates the…

Radio France Internationale

Niger accepts foreign forces to secure border after France exit from Mali

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum says French and European special forces can cross into its territory from neighbouring Mali to combat jihadists and boost security near the border with the West African state.

Al Jazeera

Analysis: Did the French mission in Mali fail?

Despite Macron’s refusal to admit failure, France’s military intervention in Mali has been controversial.

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Live: Follow the EU-AU summit closing announcements from Brussels

Senegalese President Macky Sall, French President Emmanuel Macron, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Charles Michel make closing remarks Friday at the end of the two-day European Union-African Union summit in Brussels. Follow the press conference live on FRANCE 24.

Glasgow Live

Travel UK: Countries you can fly to without taking a covid test

Travel is something that many people have been looking forward to - and it's even better when you don't need to worry about taking a covid test - but what countries don't require a test?

The Independent UK

Ronan Kelleher ruled out of remainder of Six Nations with shoulder problem

The 24-year-old Ireland hooker was injured in last weekend’s defeat to France

Al Jazeera

After Mali exit, Niger accepts foreign forces to secure border

Comments by President Mohamed Bazoum come a day after France and European allies announce withdrawal from Mali.

The Independent UK

Bella Hadid stands in solidarity with Muslim women who choose to wear the hijab

A college in India recently banned the hijab from its classrooms

Radio France Internationale

Government hails 'great French victory' as unemployment falls to 13-year low

France's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level since 2008, official data showed on Friday, giving a welcome boost to Emmanuel Macron's economic credentials less than two months from a presidential election. But there is controversy over how the government counts its job-seekers.

Irish Mirror

PSG call on French president to intervene as part of Kylian Mbappe transfer plan

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe appears to be on the verge of joining Real Madrid as a free agent, leading France president Emmanuel Macron to attempt a change of heart

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