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Wanted: woman with green credentials for worst job in France

It is known in France as the political job from hell.

Reuters

Forty countries meet in Germany on bolstering Ukraine defence, France pulls out the big guns

Top US officials hosted emergency talks with allies in Germany on Tuesday on supplying Kyiv with more weapons to fend off Russia's assault, as the UN's chief headed to Moscow in a bid to avert further escalation of the conflict. France promised to supply howitzers for Ukraine's army.

Radio France Internationale

Death of Sri Lankan woman sparks debate over Japan's asylum policy

Wishma Sandamali, a 33-year-old Sri Lankan woman, died in a Japanese detention centre in March of last year. Her death sparked debate on the treatment of the 1,500 asylum seekers currently in detention in Japan. Many of them claim they are being treated inhumanely. Despite its economic might, Japan takes…

France 24

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Paul Scholes labels Paul Pogba ‘a big disappointment’ ahead of Manchester United exit

The France international is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of his contract this summer

The Independent UK

Le Pen, Mélenchon want ‘third round’ win – but Macron favoured to win parliamentary majority

The French presidential election results on April 26 gave Emmanuel Macron a comfortable victory – setting the stage for the “third round”, as many in France call the parliamentary polls taking place on June 12 and 19. Macron’s populist adversaries are keen to seize control of parliament and scupper his…

France 24

Ukraine: will Putin's war alienate his many admirers on Europe's far right?

A key moment in the final French presidential debate between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, before the recent election, was when Macron attacked his challenger on her links to Russia. “You cannot defend the interests of France,” he said, adding: “When you speak to Russia … you are talking…

The Conversation

Helen Skelton suffered 'crushing loneliness' after making sacrifice for husband

The former Blue Peter presenter, who announced she had split from rugby player Richie Myler, felt 'isolated' when she upped sticks and moved to France when he changed team

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Eddie Jones told England star he was "fat and lazy" in X-rated rant before debut

Former Bath prospect Zach Mercer has enjoyed an evolution in France, a move he feels may help him regain his England place after a rocky start to his relationship with head coach Eddie Jones

Daily Mirror

Essilor Sues JPMorgan Bank On Ignored Suspicious Transaction Red Flags: Bloomberg

Bloomberg reported that the maker of Ray-Ban glasses sued J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., claiming the bank ignored red flags as cybercriminals drained $272 million from its New York bank account. Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand) Co. said J.P. Morgan was aware, beginning in September 2019, of a “highly suspicious pattern of fraudulent transactions” but…

Benzinga

Latest face mask rules for Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece and Turkey

Covid rules have been relaxed around the world, making travel much easier

Chronicle Live

Picture sparks demands for Six Nations change amid 'ludicrous' situation

Not all players competing against each other in the Women's Six Nations are professional

Wales Online

France's fragmented left poses new risk for Macron

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Reuters

Macron victory may alter course of war in Ukraine but there are problems to overcome

Macron winning the French elections means that EU countries and NATO will maintain their united front vis-a-vis Russia. Had Marine Le Pen, known for her sympathies for the Russian leader, won this might not have been the case.

Radio France Internationale

Malian jihadists claim to have captured fighter with Russia's Wagner group

Jihadists in Mali say they have captured a fighter working for Wagner, the Russian private security firm hired by the country’s military junta to train the military - though France and other countries say the fighters are acting as mercenaries.

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Elon Musk's Twitter takeover deal comes with many question marks

The world's richest man appears to have succeeded in his $44 billion takeover of one of the internet's most influential social networks, but what comes next? From finding a new CEO, to confronting new EU regulations, to boosting lacklustre performance, Twitter's future as a private company under Elon Musk will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Leaders Welcome Macron's French Election Win

World leaders rushed to congratulate France's centrist President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and defeat of far-right leader Marine Le Pen in elections Sunday. Here are some of the main reactions according to AFP: - European Union -"I am delighted to be able to continue our excellent cooperation," tweeted European…

Reuters

France's Marine Le Pen to defend her seat in June legislative elections

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who lost to President Emmanuel Macron in presidential elections on Sunday, will defend her seat in parliamentary elections in June, an official of her party said on Tuesday.

Wales Online

Face mask rules for top European destinations including Spain, France, Turkey and Portugal

Face mask rules and entry requirements are being relaxed across Europe in time for the summer holiday season

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The Independent UK

France's victorious Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine

As he begins a second term as France's president, Emmanuel Macron has given the green light for the delivery of artillery pieces to Ukraine

France 24

France's Macron faces a divided nation after election win

French President Emmanuel Macron faced the daunting challenge of uniting a deeply divided nation Tuesday after winning re-election in a battle against Marine Le Pen that saw the far right come its closest yet to taking power.

Radio France Internationale

EU looks to newly re-elected Macron to lead on Ukraine as Russia warns of WWIII

As Russia warns of a “real” threat of a third world war over the conflict in Ukraine, France’s European partners are looking to French President Emmanuel Macron to pick up his leadership role in the crisis, which he set aside during the end of his re-election campaign.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart jokes he could be called up for Scotland after impressive holiday workout regime

Rod, who can't wait to get back on the road again, performed a bleep test while in France on holiday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Macron’s win is just the first step

The French, like Americans, have rallied to a centrist candidate to reject the politics of hate and division. But that center will only succeed if fundamental reforms are passed to give working people hope.

Football London

William Saliba's true valuation emerges as Arsenal prepare to make decision on defender

The France international is happy at Marseille with talks planned between the player's agent and Arsenal in the coming weeks

The Hindu

Victory and challenge: On re-election of Emmanuel Macron

Macron will have to address the disaffection among the working classes to deal with the far-right

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