Paul Pogba out to show Manchester United ‘made a mistake’ with ‘nothing’ contract offer The France international is leaving the club this summer The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
French military spy agency celebrates 30th birthday as war rages on On 16 June, French spy agency the Directorate of Military Intelligence (DRM) celebrates its 30th anniversary. Born during the first Gulf War in 1992, it reports directly to the French President and the Chief of Staff. But the agency is struggling with the increased complexity of cyber warfare in a… Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2022
When is Euro 2022 and what are the fixtures? Everything you need to know ahead of the tournament this summer The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022
Is my holiday destination struggling with Covid? Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany and France latest You may find some of the answers to your Covid questions for some of Ireland's favourite holiday destinations. Irish Mirror · Jun 16, 2022
France's troubled EPR nuclear reactor set to go online by end of 2023 Executives at France's state-backed utility EDF say they're confident the troubled nuclear reactor at their Flamanville plant will be able to go online by the end of 2023. Under construction since 2007, the new EPR project has been plagued by cost overruns and repeated delays. We take a closer look.… France 24 · Jun 16, 2022
Macron or chaos: French ruling party flags red menace in tight election Faced with the threat of a hung parliament, French President Emmanuel Macron’s ruling coalition has shifted its fire from the far right to a new left-wing bloc after a first round of parliamentary elections that exposed the inadequacy of its campaign and the narrowness of its support base. France 24 · Jun 16, 2022
McDonald's to pay France €1.25bn fine to avoid tax evasion court case US fast-food giant McDonald's has agreed to pay €1.25 billion in fines in France to avoid criminal prosecution for tax evasion in a deal that has been validated by the French judiciary. Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2022
Ukraine war: five issues that could help kickstart peace talks as European leaders head to Kyiv As the leaders of France, Germany and Italy arrive in Kyiv and the EU prepares to rule on Ukraine’s status as an EU candidate, there is renewed focus on what the country’s western neighbours see as the quickest and easiest route to peace. New polling reported in The Times newspaper… The Conversation · Jun 16, 2022
French Regulator Reaches Truce With Facebook Owner Meta Over Online Ads France's antitrust watchdog body approved Facebook owner Meta Platforms Inc's (NASDAQ:META) obligations regarding the French online advertising sector. Meta had committed to giving access over five years to advertising inventories and campaign data to adtech companies on 'transparent, objective and predictable' conditions. The watchdog's investigation services raised competition concerns about multiple practices by Meta… Benzinga · Jun 16, 2022
Kremlin hopes EU leaders will not only discuss weapons in Kyiv visit The Kremlin said it hoped the leaders of France, Germany and Italy would not only discuss weapons supplies in their visit to Kyiv on Thursday, but rather to "push President [Volodymyr] Zelenskiy to take a realistic look at the state of affairs". Reuters · Jun 16, 2022
The Welsh beach bar where people drink on the sand with an idyllic backdrop The pub has been named among the best in the world alongside venues in France, Brazil, Thailand and the Caribbean Wales Online · Jun 16, 2022
Spain, Portugal, France and Malta Covid entry requirements for UK holidaymakers Here are travel rules for a few European countries that British passport holders must know. Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022
Saudi Arabia Advances 8 Positions in Global Competitiveness Index The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is continuing its upward ascent in the global competitiveness rankings in the World Competitiveness Yearbook 2022, published by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development (IMD). According to the Yearbook, Saudi Arabia is ranked as the 24th most competitive economy among the 63 countries covered by… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022
Leaders of Germany, France and Italy endorse Ukraine's EU bid after meeting Zelensky in Kyiv The leaders said in a joint press conference they are in favor of granting Ukraine "immediate" European Union candidate status. Axios · Jun 16, 2022
Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2022 France braces for 40°C heatwave as temperatures soar to record levels Twenty-three departments across France have been put on high alert with temperatures expected to hit over 40°C by the weekend.
Reuters · Jun 16, 2022 France wants Ukraine victory that establishes total territorial integrity -French source France wants a military Ukrainian victory against Russia that reestablishes the territorial integrity of the country, including Crimea that was seized by Russia in 2014, a French diplomatic source said on Thursday.
WEKU · Jun 16, 2022 Ukraine welcomes more U.S. weapons and hosts a trio of European leaders Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022 France Claims Capture of Senior ISIS Figure in Mali French troops in Mali have captured a senior member of the Sahel affiliate of the ISIS group, the French military said Wednesday. The arrest comes as France prepares to complete its withdrawal from Mali after almost a decade of battling insurgency in the country with the French-led Barkhane anti-insurgency force,…
WEKU · Jun 16, 2022 Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.
Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2022 Kylian Mbappe needs Lionel Messi concession to ensure Real Madrid live to regret snub As Real Madrid were celebrating their Champions League triumph at the Stade de France, on the other side of the French capital PSG were toasting their own major triumph
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 16, 2022 French, German, Italian Leaders Visit Kyiv to Show Support The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania arrived in Kyiv on Thursday in a show of collective European support for Ukraine as it tries to resist Russia's invasion, marking the highest-profile visit to Ukraine's capital since Russia invaded its neighbor. The French president's office said that President Emmanuel Macron,…
Radio France Internationale · Jun 16, 2022 France's international Vivatech fair shows off world pioneers of Web3 frontier The annual Vivatech trade fair is underway in Paris until Saturday. Four days of conferences and exchanges around Web3, the new generation of internet technology, touch on innovations such as cryptocurrency, blockchain, NFT and of course the latest hype known as the "metaverse".
Reuters · Jun 16, 2022 France's Macron, Germany's Scholz and Italy's Draghi on their way to Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi have taken the night train to join Ukraine capital Kyiv, the French presidential office said on Thursday, confirming earlier reports.
France 24 · Jun 16, 2022 France’s Macron and European leaders pledge arms, EU path for Ukraine during Kyiv visit The leaders of France, Germany, Italy and Romania on Thursday made a historic visit to Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky and announced their support for granting Ukraine “immediate EU candidate status”. Read about the day's events as they unfolded on our liveblog. All times Paris time (GMT+2).
The Guardian - AU · Jun 16, 2022 Civilian evacuation from Sievierodonetsk plant ‘impossible’, says governor – as it happened This live blog is now closed, you can find our latest coverage of the Russia-Ukraine war here