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Twitter loses appeal against order to share details on fighting hate speech in France

The Paris appeals court has ruled that Twitter must disclose details on what it is doing to fight hate speech, confirming a decision in favour of advocacy groups who say the social media network does not do enough to moderate posts.

Radio France Internationale

Cross-Channel power project backed by Tory donor and Russian oil tycoon thrown out

£1.2bn Aquind scheme also sparked warning that France could ‘turn off the power’ in post-Brexit battle

The Independent UK

1 million French get 1st vaccine shot ahead of new virus law

France’s government spokesman says more than 1 million adults have got their first vaccine shot over the past month

The Independent UK

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Japan, France seek to deepen security ties amid China's rise

The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and France have held virtual talks as the two countries seek to deepen their security ties in the Indo-Pacific region, where tensions have been rising amid China’s military buildup and North Korea’s nuclear and missile development

The Independent UK

'Gruyère gate': A big stink over a cheese name

What makes gruyère unique? The mild, smooth and nutty cheese is a staple in Switzerland and France. Like many beloved cheeses, it’s highly protected. In France and Switzerland, to be able to call their cheese "gruyère", producers have to follow strict production rules. French and Swiss gruyère makers had hoped…

France 24

Chelsea and Real Madrid stars face Champions League exile after Covid-19 law change

The French government will not let unvaccinated athletes enter the country, forcing some Chelsea and Real Madrid stars to miss their team's upcoming Champions League ties

Daily Mirror

France: Parliament Passes Motion to Condemn China 'Genocide' Against Uyghurs

France's parliament passed an opposition-led motion asking the government to condemn China for "crimes against humanity and genocide" against its Uyghur Muslim minority and to take foreign policy measures to make this stop. The non-binding motion, led by the Socialist party and supported by several other opposition parties, was adopted…

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French parliament adopts resolution denouncing China's Uyghur 'genocide'

France’s National Assembly has adopted a resolution that denounces "genocide" by China against its Uyghur population, a minority Muslim group in the northeastern Xinjiang region, days before the start of the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Radio France Internationale

Jordan Michallet dead: France rugby star tragically passes away aged 29

French Pro D2 outfit Rouen have confirmed the sudden death of star fly-half Jordan Michallet, who was recently married and was poised to become a father

Daily Mirror

French parliament passes motion condemning China 'genocide' against Uyghurs

Reuters

Greece receives ‘game-changer’ Rafale aircraft from France

A ceremony at the Tanagra Air Force Base marked the arrival, in which a Greek priest blessed the jets and their pilots.

Al Jazeera

How the final Six Nations table is expected to look as champions Wales completely written off in title defence

They may be defending champions, but Wayne Pivac's Wales will need to defy the bookies once more if they are to win the Six Nations again

Wales Online

Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta promised Mali honour and unity: his legacy is disappointing

Days after Mali was placed under heavy sanctions by the Economic Community of West African States to punish the military junta’s reluctance to conduct elections, citizens woke up on Sunday, 16 January 2022 to news of the death of former president Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.

The Conversation

Anthony Martial urged to ignore Man Utd board request after latest Ralf Rangnick dispute

France international Anthony Martial hasn't started a Premier League game for Manchester United since October and wants to leave Old Trafford in the January transfer window

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Chinese producers outperform French competitors in the Covid-19 self-test market

With the Omicron variant of Covid-19 wreaking worldwide havoc, the demand for tests is exploding. Companies producing test kits are living through a golden age. But it is mainly Chinese companies which are scooping up the profits, with just a few French test-makers jumping on the bandwagon.

The Independent UK

Henry Slade set to be available for England’s France trip after getting Covid vaccine

France have made Covid passes compulsory to take part in any sporting event

Radio France Internationale

Greece takes delivery of first Rafale jets from France

Greece has received six Rafale jets from France in a multi-billion-euro arms deal which Athens and Paris claim boosts the EU's defence capabilities.

France 24

Malians say they once appreciated French military support, but ‘things have changed’

Political activist Ousmane Kalilou Maiga told FRANCE 24 that Malians once appreciated France's military intervention in the country, but he believes that now, "France wants to maintain the status quo, so they can stay and control the region".

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Chelsea may have to leave players at home in Champions League tie

Covid rules have been tightened in France

The Independent UK

Unvaccinated Chelsea players could miss Champions League tie in France

France have confirmed that professional athletes will not be exempt from tougher vaccination rules

Reuters

Twitter loses online hate speech court battle in France

Twitter must disclose details on what it does to tackle hate speech online in France, the Paris appeals court ruled on Thursday, handing a win to advocacy groups that say the social network does not do enough.

Radio France Internationale

Glass half full or half empty? How Covid figures can be misleading

Despite announcing a record number of Covid-19 infections this week, the French government has timidly suggested that the country may nearly be over the worst of the fifth wave.

France 24

Fighting endometriosis: ‘I don’t know what it means to be free from pain’

Widespread ignorance of endometriosis reflects an ingrained tendency to neglect women’s health and belittle their pain. Now France is vowing to change tack, rolling out a national strategy to combat a debilitating disease that affects one in every ten women, causing extreme pain and sometimes infertility.

The Independent UK

IHU: How dangerous is the new Covid variant and where has it spread?

Researchers referring to B.1.640.2 as ‘new variant of probably Cameroonian origin’

France 24

France mulls ending military support for Mali as relations with junta worsen

As relations between France and Mali sour rapidly, Paris is wondering whether it is time to stop providing military backup to a country run by a junta that has defied the international community.

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