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Paul Willemse: ‘I closed my childhood dream when I sang La Marseillaise’

Paul Willemse, the South African-born lock, has been a towering presence in France’s Six Nations pack but admits his emotions ran riot before his debut at the Stade de France

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022

Lille vs Chelsea tactics: How Thomas Tuchel can avoid Champions League fightback in second-leg tie

Chelsea are in northern France tonight for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Lille.

Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2022

French charity in Calais calls for 'Ukrainian' shelters to be opened to other exiles

Organisations and NGOs working with refugees in Calais in northern France are calling for centres set up to receive Ukrainians fleeing conflict to be opened up to other exiles, who have been camping out for months in the hope of crossing to Britain.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2022

France may offer Corsica ‘autonomy’ as it struggles to quell protests

Interior minister says government, faced with major crisis before April presidential election, open to talks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2022

Saharan dust storm covers Spain, reaches France and Portugal

A huge dust storm swirling over Europe from the Sahara desert has made it hard to breathe in large parts of Spain for a second straight day

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Climate can wait: French election campaign ignores ‘humanity’s greatest challenge’

It’s a key preoccupation of the French and the greatest challenge to our planet – and yet the subject of climate change has all but vanished from France’s presidential campaign, sidelined by the war in Ukraine, a lack of media exposure, and candidates’ own reluctance to broach the subject.

France 24 · Mar 16, 2022

French government on 'last chance' mission to ease nationalist tension in Corsica

IN THE PAPERS - Wednesday, March 16: European papers celebrate the "courageous" visit to Kyiv made by the Polish, Czech and Slovenian leaders. Cartoonist Patrick Chappatte illustrates the double standard in the welcome offered to Ukrainian refugees versus those from countries like Syria, which is marking the 11th anniversary of…

France 24 · Mar 16, 2022

Alps covered in SAND as huge Sahara dust storm sweeps across Europe towards UK

Saharan dust has been carried more than 1,500 miles in the air by currents and dumped over large parts of Europe, with ski resorts turned orange and a tint in the skies of the UK

Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2022

Once again, America is in denial about signs of a fresh Covid wave

In the past couple of weeks, UK, Germany, France and others are experiencing a new wave. The US should get ready

The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2022

Europe urged to improve refugee plan as Ukraine war stokes pandemic

As France hails a “great surge of generosity” from its citizens in welcoming refugees from Ukraine, disease experts warn Europe must get better prepared for the continuing influx of largely unvaccinated people whose health needs will not only test political solidarity, but also risk making the pandemic worse.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 16, 2022