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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 · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

France's fragmented left poses new risk for Macron

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Reuters · Apr 26, 2022

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 · Apr 26, 2022

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.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2022

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…

France 24 · Apr 26, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2022