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Hungary's voters gave an overwhelming fourth mandate to incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban on 3 April. But critics and observers say that state control of the media, misinformation and a lack of democratic tradition played crucial roles in the victory for Orban's extreme-right Fidesz party. As France gears up for…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 2022

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The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022

World Cup legend Lilian Thuram tackling uncomfortable questions with 'White Thinking'

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Daily Mirror · Apr 9, 2022

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Easter holiday travel chaos continues as people going to France told to bring supplies for long Dover queues

Travellers via the Channel Tunnel are being advised to bring food and drink amid lengthy queues

Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2022

In France, a Nail-Biting Election as Macron’s Rival Surges

From the market stall outside Paris that she's run for 40 years, Yvette Robert can see first-hand how soaring prices are weighing on France's presidential election and turning the first round of voting on Sunday into a nail-biter for incumbent President Emmanuel Macron. Shoppers, increasingly worried about how to make…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2022

Travellers to France advised to bring food and drink for long queues in Kent

Toby Howe, tactical lead at the Kent Resilience Forum, advised travellers to France to ‘allow a lot of extra time’

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

In France, a nail-biting election as Macron's rival surges

For months, President Emmanuel Macron looked certain to become France’s first leader in 20 years to win a second term

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

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France says deadly strike on Ukraine railway station is a crime against humanity

A strike blamed by Ukraine on Russia against a railway station in the east of the country that left at least 50 people dead can be classified as a crime against humanity, France said on Friday.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 9, 2022

French election race wide open as far-right Le Pen closes in on Macron after softening her image

France heads to the polls on Sunday, with Emmanuel Macron facing a far tougher test than first envisaged

The Independent UK · Apr 9, 2022

From cat lover Le Pen to far right’s red card: French election in five moments

Candidates polish their images and rightwinger Zemmour is shown the red card by Zinedine Zidane’s brother

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2022

Gemma Grainger: Positive steps for Wales despite defeat to France

Wales’ next qualifier is away to Kazakhstan on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Sophie Ingle effort not enough as Wales beaten by France in World Cup qualifier

Gemma Grainger’s side slip to third place in their group after Slovenia’s 2-0 win in Kazakhstan

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Wales 1-2 France: Gemma Grainger's side fall short of World Cup qualifier comeback

Up against a side ranked third in the world, Wales just fell short of grabbing an impressive point

Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022

Poland, France trade barbs over Russia's war on Ukraine

Poland has summoned the French ambassador over recent comments by President Emmanuel Macron who called Poland’s prime minister a “far-right anti-Semite” in a budding feud over Russia’s war on Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

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Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Far-right mayor touts Perpignan as harbinger of Le Pen's France

In the southern French city of Perpignan, the far-right mayor Louis Aliot says he has succeeded in de-demonising his party's image and even won new supporters as he bolsters police numbers, hosts literacy classes and cleans up the streets.

Wales Online · Apr 8, 2022

How Wales’ golden generation of veteran stars are shaping up for the World Cup and who’s in danger of missing out

Wales have built their team around these seasoned campaigners for so many years, so what are the prospects of those involved carrying through to France in 2023

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022

Final resting place found for Perthshire-based WW1 soldier 100 years after they died in battle

Second Lieutenant David Bell was one of 93 Scottish Horse soldiers killed in action in France in 1918 but had no physical grave for many decades

France 24 · Apr 8, 2022

Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov on Ukraine: 'This is a war and Russia started it'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Russian theatre and film director Kirill Serebrennikov said that what was happening in Ukraine is indeed "a war" and that Russia "quite obviously" started it. In his native Russia, the conflict is being called a "special military operation" and describing it as a war…

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The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022

France elections: Macron’s lead over Le Pen narrowing as vote nears

Centrist incumbent and far-right rival go into last day of campaigning after a week of sparring in media

The Conversation · Apr 8, 2022

Behind French election tweets, the far right is hidden in plain sight

During the 2017 French presidential election, Emmanuel Macron was the darling of digital democracy. With his calls for a “startup nation,” the future head of state placed technology at the centre not only of his programme but also of his campaign.

Bristol Post · Apr 8, 2022

How to watch Sale Sharks v Bristol Bears on TV for free, team news and odds

Bristol Bears face Sale Sharks at the AJ Bell in the last 16 knockout round of the European Heineken Champions Cup

Radio France Internationale · Apr 8, 2022

Why France's presidential election matters on the world stage

With war raging on the eastern fringe of the European Union, the outcome of the French election – the first round of which takes place on Sunday – will have major international implications.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 8, 2022

'Unfailing support' for French journalist Olivier Dubois a year after Mali kidnapping

A year to the day since French journalist Olivier Dubois was taken hostage by a jihadist group in Mali, President Emmanuel Macron says France is "fully mobilised" to ensure his release. RFI, meanwhile, is relaying messages of support on its airwaves.

Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2022

Ukraine war serves as backdrop to France’s presidential elections

Macron has won praise for playing a mediating role, while Le Pen has turned against Putin and embraced refugees.

Reuters · Apr 8, 2022

Explainer-What you need to know about France's presidential election

Sunday's vote in France is the first round of a presidential election that will determine who runs the European Union's second-largest economy as the war in Ukraine rages on the bloc's doorstep.

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