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France to start using Pfizer's COVID-19 drug, first in EU

France says it will start administering Pfizer’s coronavirus antiviral drug this week, the first pill for treating COVID-19 approved in the 27-nation EU

The Independent UK

US deploys more troops to eastern Europe amid Ukraine standoff

The United States announced on Wednesday the deployment of several thousand troops to bolster NATO forces in eastern Europe as the leaders of Germany and France flagged trips to Moscow to address Western fears of an invasion of Ukraine.

France 24

Abbé-Pierre foundation blasts Macron’s record on housing as more people find themselves homeless

In its annual report, the Abbé-Pierre Foundation paints a sombre picture of housing in France, with a decline in access to public housing, which it blames on what it claims are President Emmanuel Macron’s poor housing policies, exacerbated by the Covid crisis.

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Dele Alli's reasons for transfer U-turn after Tottenham's offer to seven European clubs

Dele Alli completed an eleventh hour switch to Everton on deadline day - but the former Tottenham outcast had been poised to move to France in a bid to reignite his career

Daily Mirror

Victims of domestic abuse in France to be told when perpetrators leave prison

Domestic violence victims in France will now be notified when their former partner is to be released from jail. The move is part of measures put in place at the start of February to combat domestic abuse in France, where one women is murdered by a man every three days.

Radio France Internationale

Where can I travel to from the UK - and the 23 countries Brits are banned from

Where Brits can travel from the UK for holidays including France, Spain, Turkey, Portugal, Mexico and the USA - and the countries that are still keeping their borders closed during Covid

Daily Mirror

The Six Nations is too much of a showpiece to let it be ruined and the title decided by red cards again

Wales and Lions legend Graham Price puts forward a radical alternative to stop matches being ruined with players sent off for slightly mis-timed challenges

Wales Online

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An international wine fair is coming to Swansea in June

Guests will be able to sample delicious fine wines from across Wales, France, Italy and Spain

Wales Online

Why spending power holds the key to winning France’s presidential election

While France's overall shift to the right quickly pushed issues of immigration and security to the top of the election debate, recent demonstrations show people are actually more bothered by their diminishing purchasing power. Now candidates for the April vote are falling over themselves with promises to keep money in…

Radio France Internationale

Fans dare to hope as Six Nations promises a tournament for the ages

Memories of last year’s edition remain fresh and, unlike 12 months ago, supporters are back to reboot the campaign’s soul

The Guardian - UK

France begins lifting Covid-19 restrictions despite rising infections

France is easing Covid-19 restrictions from Wednesday as part of a two-tier plan to scrap the need for mandatory outdoor masks and lift rules on working from home. The move comes despite a record number of infections last month, with Covid-related hospitalisations also on the rise.

Radio France Internationale

Explainer: Why are 500 signatures required to run for president of France?

As France's presidential election approaches, some aspiring candidates say they are still striving to collect the 500 signatures from elected officials required to join the ballot for the first round on April 10. Many an Élysée Palace dream has been dashed when hopefuls have fallen short of that magic number.…

France 24

Arsenal's treatment of William Saliba questioned by former star also shining in France

Mikel Arteta is yet to use William Saliba since taking over as manager while the French defender is yet to make a single appearance for Arsenal since joining... something that baffles Montpellier's Stephy Mavididi

Daily Mirror

France lifts Covid restrictions including mandatory mask wearing outdoors

France began lifting a series of Covid curbs on Wednesday, including mandatory mask wearing outdoors, as the government seeks a return to normality by mid-February.

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Reuters

France's Macron is wrong on illegal migration to Britain - Patel

French President Emmanuel Macron is wrong to say Britain's immigration policy is encouraging migrants to risk their lives crossing the Channel from France, British interior minister Priti Patel said on Wednesday.

France 24

From favourites Cameroon to Salah’s Egypt: What to expect from the semis

The Africa Cup of Nations semifinals kick off on Wednesday as Senegal take on Burkina Faso, followed by Cameroon’s clash against Mo Salah’s Egypt the next day. Hosts Cameroon are the clear favourites but they’re expected to face tough competition. FRANCE 24 gives you the lowdown.

The Independent UK

‘Hypocritical’ Britain to blame for every Channel migrant drowning, says Macron

French president vows to ‘step up the pressure’ on UK but Priti Patel brands his comments ‘absolutely wrong’

The Independent UK

France drops face mask mandate outdoors

Public health measure has been eased from 2 February

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Asharq Al-Awsat

France Eases Covid Curbs, Including Outdoor Mask-wearing

France began lifting coronavirus restrictions including mandatory outdoor mask-wearing Wednesday in a bid to ease citizens' daily lives, dividing opinion as the country only last month reported record Covid-19 infections. Audience capacity limits for concert halls, sporting matches and other events were also removed, and although homeworking will no longer…

Reuters

It would take time for France to leave Mali - Le Drian

France is discussing with its European and African partners whether it should stay in Mali after the junta in power said it was expelling the French ambassador, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday, adding that leaving the country would take time.

Reuters

French Foreign Minister: no indication for now that Russia ready to take action in Ukraine

There are no indications at this stage to suggest that Russia is ready to take action in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian told France 2 Television on Wednesday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Art Sleuth Returns Statue to France almost 50 Years after Heist

A Dutch art detective has returned a rare Roman statue that was considered one of France's most important treasures to the museum from which it was stolen nearly 50 years ago. Arthur Brand, dubbed the "Indiana Jones of the Art World" for his exploits, handed back the 1st century bronze…

The Guardian - AU

Covid news: Anger as Tory MP says lockdown breach ‘like parking fine’; Germany could relax restrictions in March – as it happened

Pfizer-BioNTech seeks US approval for under-5s Covid inoculation; Lithuania to scrap Covid pass on Saturday

ABC News

Tasmania's Education Minister ill with COVID on holiday in France a week out from school returning

Tasmania's Education Minister is isolating with coronavirus in France just days out from the start of the school year, with Premier Peter Gutwein saying he is "happy to have a debate" about her right to take an "appropriate break".

Irish Mirror

RTE Prime Time viewers all saying the same thing after 'outrageous' and 'patronising' comments on housing crisis programme

Presenter Louise Byrne was joined from France by economist Dara Turnball of Housing Europe and in studio by the former chair of the Housing Agency Conor Skehan

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