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Formidable France and evolving England eye title – Six Nations talking points

Scotland will also be hoping to end their long wait to lift the trophy.

The Independent UK

Wayne Pivac senses ‘big challenge’ from Six Nations rivals as Wales defend title

The reigning champions face a tough opener against Ireland in Dublin

The Independent UK

Champions Wales enter Six Nations outsiders behind England, Ireland and France

A thrilling title race looks in store for the 2022 crown

The Independent UK

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Marcus Smith to Antoine Dupont: Five players to watch in 2022 Six Nations

Six Nations ready to showcase a galaxy of talent

The Independent UK

France boss Fabien Galthié predicts Andy Farrell's Ireland will be a 'strong adversary' in Six Nations

Favourites France are expecting a massive battle for Six Nations glory with Andy Farrell's side

Irish Mirror

France, 14 countries ask Mali to let Danish forces stay -statement

France and 14 other countries urged Mali late on Wednesday to allow Danish special forces to remain in the African country, but its transitional government insisted on an immediate withdrawal.

Reuters

Sparks will fly in Six Nations with crowds back and competition fierce

Captains and coaches agree a strong start is vital in what looks like a wonderfully poised tournament, despite the injury issues faced by England and Wales

The Guardian - UK

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Federal Reserve sets stage for March interest rate hike

The US Federal Reserve is setting the stage to raise interest rates in March, in a bid to combat elevated inflation. It's also taking further steps to phase out its emergency support of the US economy. Nancy Vanden Houten, Lead US Economist at Oxford Economics, tells us America's central bank…

France 24

Ukraine in the middle: What endgame for Russia in stand-off with the West?

As Antony Blinken responds in writing to Russia's demands for an overhaul of Eastern Europe's security architecture, in the same breath he urges American citizens in Ukraine to leave. This Wednesday's "Normandy Format" talks, including France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine, serve as a reminder that Ukraine has already lost its…

France 24

France, Sub-Saharan Africa flounder in the fight against corruption

Over the past 10 years, France's leadership in the fight against corruption has stagnated, according to Transparency International, in its annual global report of 180 countries on the perception of graft. And many African countries are failing in the struggle against endemic clientelism and fraud.

Radio France Internationale

Paris talks on Ukraine overshadowed by hard line US-Russia rhetoric

Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks facilitated by France and Germany. The dialogue, dealing with the situation in Eastern Ukraine, yielded some results, but coicdided with a US rejection of Russian demands to 'never allow' Ukraine join Nato.

Radio France Internationale

France targets groups, websites with expanded powers under anti-terror law

The French government said this week it was closing down an activist-run media outlet and a Muslim website deemed at odds with "national values", the latest in a series of steps that rights groups and lawyers say infringe on democratic freedoms.

Reuters

Powerchair ace hoping 2022 will be the year for Three Lions glory in Qatar and Australia

England powerchair footballer Marcus Harrison is hoping that his team will soar to World Cup success in Sydney - two months before Qatar 2022.

Liverpool Echo

Russia, Ukraine Hold Talks as US Warns of Invasion

Top officials from Ukraine and Russia met in Paris on Wednesday for talks to defuse tensions on their border, a meeting seen as a positive step by France despite fresh warnings from the US that Moscow was preparing military action. The meeting in the French capital between the Kremlin's deputy…

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The Guardian - UK

Ruth Silvestre obituary

Other lives: Singer, actor and author who wrote a trilogy of books about her experiences setting up home in the south west of France

The Independent UK

France probes 'revolting' claims of rapacious care homes

France’s government is pledging to investigate what it called “absolutely revolting” allegations that a world leader in care for older adults has been putting profit before quality, rationing food and other items for nursing home residents

Radio France Internationale

Court reverses French ban on sale of cannabis-derived CBD flowers and leaves

France’s highest administrative court has suspended a government ban on the sale and consumption of raw CBD flowers and leaves, which come from marijuana plants but do not contain psychoactive compounds.

France 24

Negotiating parties in Paris talks commit to upholding ceasefire in eastern Ukraine

Advisors to the heads of state of Russia, Ukraine, France and Germany on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to uphold a ceasefire in eastern Ukraine after holding talks in Paris. The negotiations to defuse the crisis came as the US and NATO delivered written responses to Moscow’s raft of security demands…

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Man Utd striker Anthony Martial's first words after completing Sevilla loan switch

France international Anthony Martial has finally sealed his move to Spanish outfit Sevilla on loan for the rest of the season and is hoping to impress in Andaluscia

The Guardian - UK

Macron meets Algerian-born French citizens with one eye on election

French president seeks to address France’s colonial legacy in north Africa

Reuters

France working to de-escalate Ukraine crisis, Le Drian says

France is working flat out with its European partners and the United States to find ways to de-escalate the crisis in Ukraine, French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said on Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

France to help drivers stave off cost of soaring fuel prices

French Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced that compensation for work-related transportation will be "raised by 10%" so drivers can better cope with the rise in fuel prices.

The Independent UK

France report good news on Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack before Six Nations

Les Bleus begin the championship at home to Italy.

The Guardian - US

Biden ‘stands by’ pledge to nominate Black woman to supreme court, White House says – as it happened

President urged to make good on promise to pick Black woman to fill vacancy, with Stephen Breyer to retire as justice – follow the latest

Reuters

Romania is ready to host increased NATO troops if needed, president says

Romania is in talks with the United States and France over ways to enhance their troop count in the country and was ready to host an increased NATO military presence, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday.

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