The world’s 15 best-value Michelin-starred restaurants revealed Two of the top 10 are in the UK The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022
Samoan international to leave Bristol Bears after five seasons Alapati Leiua will move to France next season Bristol Post · Apr 28, 2022
Pilots pulled in opposite directions in Air France landing scare -BEA Air France pilots who reported their Boeing 777 was failing to respond while preparing to land earlier this month simultaneously pulled the controls in opposite directions, French investigators said. Reuters · Apr 28, 2022
Robin Abcarian: The tentacles of Putin's propaganda reach my doorstep The repairman was extremely fit and had a distinctive accent. Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022
In an era of electoral fragmentation, Labour must learn to embrace power-sharing The French election showed how electoral systems shape politics. In the UK, abandoning first past the post could be transformative, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022
RFI and France 24 contest ‘definitive’ broadcasting ban in Mali Mali’s media regulator has ordered the definitive suspension of RFI radio and France 24 television in the country, a month after its ruling military junta accused the news organisations of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The broadcasters’ parent company, France Médias Monde (FMM), has “strongly contested”… Radio France Internationale · Apr 28, 2022
Iran Executions See 'Alarming Rise' in 2021 Executions in Iran rose by 25 percent in 2021, a report by two leading NGOs said Thursday, expressing alarm over a surge in the numbers executed for drug offences and also the hanging of at least 17 women. The rate of executions in Iran also accelerated after the June election… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2022
Face mask rules for Spain, France, Turkey and other holiday favourites Here's all you need to know if you're planning a trip abroad Liverpool Echo · Apr 28, 2022
UN team ‘shocked’ but ‘safe’ after strikes hit Kyiv during Guterres visit Kyiv officials said Ukraine's capital was hit by Russian missile strikes on Thursday as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky. Earlier, US President Joe Biden asked Congress to approve an additional $33 billion in military and economic assistance to "help Ukraine defend itself against Russian aggression".… France 24 · Apr 28, 2022
Morning digest | PM Modi to visit Germany, Denmark and France in May first week; Bilawal Bhutto takes oath as Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Apr 28, 2022
Helen Skelton gave birth on the kitchen floor without her husband in 'terrifying' ordeal The Countryfile star left fans shocked recently when she announced her split from Leeds Rhino's husband Richie Myler Leeds Live · Apr 27, 2022
The life and legacy of Ghana's Kwame Nkrumah In tonight's edition: We take a look back at the life of Ghana's independence figure Kwame Nkrumah, who died half a century ago today. But first, Mali accuses France of violating parts of its controlled airspace after drone footage shot by the French military showed soldiers covering corpses with sand.… France 24 · Apr 27, 2022
FRANCE 24 and RFI contest ‘definitive’ broadcasting suspension in Mali Mali’s media regulator on Wednesday ordered the definitive suspension of FRANCE 24 television and RFI radio in the country, a month after the country’s ruling military junta accused the news organisations of reporting “false allegations” of abuse by the Malian army. The broadcasters’ parent company France Médias Monde said it… France 24 · Apr 27, 2022
French media group challenges Mali's definitive suspension of French broadcasters The France Medias Monde organisation said on Wednesday that it challenged Mali's decision to suspend definitively the broadcasts in Mali of France 24 and RFI. Reuters · Apr 27, 2022
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022 France: Bag of Small Tomatoes Causes Scare at Macron Event Newly reelected French President Emmanuel Macron narrowly avoided being pelted by what looked like a small sackful of cherry tomatoes Wednesday as he waded through a boisterous and packed crowd in a market northwest of Paris. About six of the small fruits, some orange, some red, contained in what looked…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022 Macron must rebuild France’s party politics – and look to the left, not the right Letters: Michael Meadowcroft, Anne Luke and Nick Moss on the re-elected French president’s next five years in power
The Hindu · Apr 27, 2022 PM to undertake three-nation tour in the first week of May It is significant as tour will take place in the backdrop of war in Ukraine
France 24 · Apr 27, 2022 How France’s parliamentary elections play a crucial role in party funding France is gearing for a fiercely contested parliamentary election on June 12 and 19 as Emmanuel Macron’s defeated adversaries make long-shot bids to deprive him of a National Assembly majority. But the forthcoming polls will be crucial for another reason, as winning votes in them is a vital source of…
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022 Fruity near-miss for France's Macron, targeted by tomatoes Newly reelected French President Emmanuel Macron has narrowly avoided being pelted by what looked like cherry tomatoes as he waded through a boisterous and packed crowd
Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022 Karim Benzema makes comeback vow to Man City with Real Madrid Champions League warning The 34-year-old France striker scored twice during the seven-goal Champions League thriller at the Etihad Stadium.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 27, 2022 France’s largest trade union exhorts Macron to consult civil society to build next term The president of the CFDT, the largest of France’s five trade unions, has called on newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron to take into the account the millions of people who voted for him, but who do not agree with him, and has asked for a large social concertation to set…
Salon · Apr 27, 2022 What Macron's win means for climate Emmanuel Macron campaigned on promises to turn France into a "great environmental nation”
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 Macron, with eye on parliamentary vote, visits left-leaning Paris suburb French President Emmanuel Macron paid a surprise visit to a Socialist-held working-class suburb of Paris on Wednesday on his first official outing since his re-election, in an effort to woo left-wing voters ahead of June's parliamentary vote.
Al Jazeera · Apr 27, 2022 Newly re-elected Macron to toughen stance on Russia: Analysts Dialogue channels will remain open but Macron is expected to push for more aggressive position on Russia, analysts say.
Reuters · Apr 27, 2022 Mali says France violating its airspace to 'spy' on troops Mali's military rulers have accused the French army of repeatedly violating a controlled airspace over the country's centre and north to "spy" on its forces, the latest escalation of tensions between Paris and Bamako.