The Observer view on the French election and rightwing populism Emmanuel Macron is expected to win but voter support for Marine Le Pen shows the threat of the far right must be tackled The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2022
Rescuers search for light aircraft with two onboard missing in Channel P-28 plane took off from airfield in Warwickshire and was bound for Le Touquet in northern France The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022
Macron warns against Brexit-like election upset at mass campaign rally French President Emmanuel Macron warned of the risk of a Brexit-style election upset in his only campaign rally before the first round of the presidential election, in a bid to convince dispirited voters and re-energise a lacklustre campaign. Reuters · Apr 2, 2022
How Senegal decolonised diplomacy -- starting with Kennedy and Senghor In their fight for freedom from France, what the people of Senegal keenly understood was that securing independence would simply not be enough. True victory would be achieved by a sustainable independence. The Conversation · Apr 2, 2022
Ireland fall to second Six Nations defeat as France prove too powerful in Toulouse The French had the bonus point wrapped up by half time and added two more in the second half as they made light work of a positive but error-prone Irish side. Dublin Live · Apr 2, 2022
Doug Bannister, head of the Port of Dover: ‘We’re at the centre of Brexit. I signed up for that’ The US executive took over the port in 2019, in the heat of the debate about the EU. He’s not surprised it’s been a challenge The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022
Lower inflation, better jobs … in France la vie est belle Emmanuel Macron’s reforms have seen the country pull ahead of the UK on most economic measures The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2022
French presidential hopefuls rethink rhetoric as Russian realpolitik takes hold When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the internationally condemned act of aggression turned the political platforms of France's presidential candidates on their respective heads. The invasion that triggered Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II saw parochial issues usurped by a conflict that has torn open France's Cold War… Radio France Internationale · Apr 2, 2022
France vs Ireland LIVE: Women’s Six Nations result, final score and reaction as France secure bonus point win Follow all the Women’s Six Nations latest updates and live action from France vs Ireland The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
William Saliba sends fresh Arsenal warning to Mikel Arteta as he makes World Cup vow Saliba hopes to have an outside chance of going to the World Cup after and playing in both of France’s friendlies against Ivory Coast and South Africa earning his first two caps for his country Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2022
World Cup fixtures: Groups, dates, kick-off times and full schedule for Qatar 2022 Every match at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2022
After taking over a mall in Chennai, giant puppets by France-based Les Grandes Personnes will now perform in Puducherry As part of Bonjour India 2022, life-sized puppets put up shows across the country The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022
Fears for 'forgotten refugees' as France embraces displaced Ukrainians Ukrainians fleeing Russia's invasion of their country are being greeted with open arms in France – provided with food and water, help with paperwork, and offers of housing. However aid groups, who welcome the support for Ukrainians, worry that refugees from other countries are being forgotten. Radio France Internationale · Apr 2, 2022
What time do the Women’s Six Nations fixtures kick off today? TV channel and live stream info The second round of the 2022 Women’s Six Nations continues today, here are the kick-off times and TV details for: France v Ireland, Wales v Scotland and Italy v England. Wales Online · Apr 2, 2022
Chronicle Live · Apr 2, 2022 'Nowhere near' - Allan Saint-Maximin World Cup hopes dashed despite Newcastle adoration Allan Saint-Maximin has been told he is 'nowhere near' the France conversation just months before the World Cup despite being adored by Newcastle United fans
France 24 · Apr 1, 2022 'McKinsey Affair': Could using private consultants weaken Macron's campaign? In this edition of the show, we examine the so-called "McKinsey Affair", an issue that French President Emmanuel Macron's opponents have described as a scandal. The incumbent is under fire for paying expensive fees to management consultants for their services in the public sector. Macron's opponents say he should have…
France 24 · Apr 1, 2022 Will France’s Yellow Vests come back to haunt Macron on election day? The most potent protest movement in recent French history, the Yellow Vest uprising looked at one point like it might bring a premature end to Emmanuel Macron’s presidency. More than three years after it was smothered, its politicised remnants are counting on their ballots to finish the job.
The Conversation · Apr 1, 2022 What countries have nuclear weapons, and where are they? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has raised fears among the public about the use of nuclear weapons in Europe or against the United States. This level of concern has not been seen since the end of the Cold War.
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 Scotland and Wales’ potential path to World Cup final at Qatar 2022 Wales are already into the final of the World Cup qualifying play-off, while Scotland must face Ukraine in the semi-finals.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 1, 2022 Holders France discover fate for 2022 World Cup in Qatar Defending champions France were drawn to play Denmark, Tunisia and the winner of an intercontinental play-off in the group stages at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar - the first time the football fest has been staged in an Arab country.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 US to Face England and Iran, Spain Meet Germany in World Cup Group Stage The United States will face England and Iran in Group B at the World Cup finals while Spain will take on Germany in a clash of former winners in Group E. Holders France take on Denmark and Tunisia in Group D after three of the four spots in each group…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022 Lebanon Prosecutor Seeks Freeze of Central Bank Chief’s Oversees Assets Lebanon's top prosecutor has sought to freeze European bank accounts belonging to central bank chief Riad Salameh, a senior judicial source said, days after five European states seized assets related to embezzlement probes. Salameh is facing investigations in Lebanon and at least five European countries into the alleged embezzlement of…
France 24 · Apr 1, 2022 Kyiv City Ballet founders on receiving refuge at Paris's Châtelet Theatre The Kyiv City Ballet company arrived in France the day before war broke out in Ukraine. Its dancers became exiles overnight. Paris has given them refuge with a residency at the city's Châtelet Theatre. The founders, Ivan Kozlov and Ekaterina Kozlova, created the troupe 10 years ago. They join Eve…
Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022 Welsh Government exploring idea of hosting Tour de France in Wales According to First Minister Mark Drakeford 'discussions are ongoing'
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022 French election polls: who is leading the race to be the next president of France? Emmanuel Macron and the far-right hopeful Marine Le Pen finished top in the first round of French presidential election. We look at the latest polling as the second round approaches