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France summons Russian envoy over embassy Twitter cartoon that mocked Europe

Russia's ambassador to France was summoned on Friday to the French Foreign Ministry over an earlier embassy Twitter post that Paris deemed unacceptable, the foreign ministry said.

Reuters

'Discrimination is prohibited in the EU, but remains a fact': EU anti-racism coordinator

In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the EU's Anti-Racism Coordinator Michaela Moua described a "large portion of Europeans who experience racism and discrimination in their daily lives, who do not have the same life opportunities" and for whom discrimination "affects their well-being, also often times their personal safety". She…

France 24

Turnout concerns loom large for French presidential election frontrunners

With just over two weeks to go until the April 10 first round of France's presidential election, candidates and experts alike are flagging the threat of historically low voter turnout after a race eclipsed by the war in Ukraine.

France 24

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Greece: Independence Day parade held with spectators allowed

Thousands of people have lined the streets in central Athens as fighter jets flew overhead and tanks rolled down the street outside Parliament during Greece’s independence day parade, the first to be open to spectators in two years as coronavirus restrictions ease

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones told he isn't bulletproof as RFU could invoke "Project Everest" plan

Eddie Jones' position as England head coach has come under scrutiny following a poor display in the Six Nations again, which yielded defeats against Ireland, Scotland, and France

Daily Mirror

European train travel guide: most romantic scenic journeys to add to your bucket list

Take it slow. Travel EditorTom Hall shares some of the most breathtaking routes to add to your bucket list

Evening Standard

Romania's Iași pogrom, one of the worst massacres of Jews during World War II

During World War II, one of the worst massacres of the conflict took place in Eastern Europe, in Romania's second city of Iași. A tenth of the city's population – more than 13,000 people – was murdered in the space of a few days, simply because they were Jews. More…

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Reforming retirement: What changes are France's presidential candidates proposing?

The question of how to overhaul France's complex pension system has been a politically sensitive topic for years. A major reform proposed by the current government stalled in 2020 due to the pandemic and following mass protests. But it's once again become an issue in the current presidential campaign. We…

France 24

France probes Emirati Interpol president over torture allegations

French anti-terror prosecutors have opened a preliminary inquiry into Interpol chief Ahmed Nasser al-Raisi over allegations he took part in the torture and abuse of prisoners when he was a top official at the UAE's Interior Ministry.

Radio France Internationale

Toys, nappies, blankets: Volunteers drive across Europe to help Ukraine refugees

Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, more than 2 million refugees have crossed into Poland, with thousands continuing to arrive at the border every day. The crisis has inspired many individuals to help: Hundreds of volunteers, along with NGOs and charities, have turned up to contribute their bit. FRANCE 24's Ellen…

France 24

Today's rugby headlines as Wales star named in Nigel Owens' team of tournament and Stuart Hogg defended over embarrassing incident

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Australia to Give Fourth Covid-19 Jab to Over 65s

Australia is offering a fourth dose of Covid-19 vaccines to over 65s from next month, federal health authorities announced Friday, as a new Omicron strain races through the population. The top advisory group on vaccines approved the fourth shot for vulnerable groups: those aged over 65, indigenous people over 50,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Spain, France, Greece and Portugal covid rules ahead of Easter break

The latest covid restrictions for tourists travel rules change

Liverpool Echo

As it happened: Russia signals scaled-back war aims with focus on Donbas

Moscow signalled on Friday it was scaling back its ambitions in Ukraine to focus on territory claimed by Russian-backed separatists, while French President Emmanuel Macron announced that EU leaders have agreed for officials in Brussels to make joint gas purchases for the bloc as it struggles with high prices amid…

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Macron underscores his leader credentials at NATO with a map

President Emmanuel Macron brought a map to NATO on Thursday to show just how much his troops were doing to support the security of his allies and explain how France could be counted on to show solidarity.

The Independent UK

Greece signs new arms deals with France worth $4.4 billion

Greece has signed deals worth some 4 billion euros ($4.4 billion) to buy three navy frigates and six additional Rafale fighter jets from France, as Athens strengthens its armed forces in response to tension with neighboring Turkey

France 24

NATO's red lines: How far will West go in support of Ukraine?

Remember not so long ago when France's president blasted NATO as being "brain dead", wondering aloud what purpose it served? The biggest invasion Europe has seen since World War II now has the Alliance scrambling, shoring up defences on its eastern flank and trying to beef up its battle readiness…

France 24

The battle of Irpin: Meeting the Ukrainian resistance

In Irpin, just outside the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, a multi-faceted resistance movement is preparing to face the approaching Russian troops. Our team met Bohdan, a Ukrainian artist; Maxime, a Russian artist; and Sergiy, a Ukrainian member of the French Foreign Legion. All of them will play a role in defending…

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The ins and outs of the French presidential election

Presidential elections happen all over the world, but France has its own, unique way of doing things. While there's always some suspense around who will end up in the Élysée Palace, there are some pretty clear rules about getting there: whether it's campaign financing, how much media access the candidates…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Egypt in Talks with Argentina, India and US on Wheat Imports

Egypt is in talks with Argentina, India, France and the United States for future wheat imports but is in no rush to buy at the moment, the supply minister said on Thursday. Egypt, one of the world's biggest wheat importers, is looking for alternatives to Black Sea grain exports which…

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: the hunting vote, France welcomes Ukrainians, non-binary Barthes

France's presidential candidates court the hunting vote; how France is welcoming Ukrainian refugees; and Roland Barthes – ahead of his time in thinking about non-binary identity and language.

Reuters

France's Pecresse gets positive COVID test in setback for her presidential campaign

French Conservative presidential candidate Valerie Pecresse said on Thursday said she had tested positive for COVID-19 and would have to campaign remotely, a blow to her already faltering campaign with less than three weeks to go until the election.

The Hindu

Consul General of France concludes visit to city

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Radio France Internationale

French football chiefs play down Mbappé strop over France team publicity shots

French football supremos were on Thursday working behind the scenes to lay down the law with star players over their duties to pose for publicity shots for top sponsors during international call-ups.

The Independent UK

British base jumper dies after parachute fails to open on holiday in France

Police investigating what led to man’s fatal injuries

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