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Activists arrested in France for occupying villa linked to Russian oligarch

French police on Monday arrested two activists who occupied a luxury villa in Biarritz, southern France, that they said was linked to Russian President Vladimir Putin's former son-in-law.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

How every one of Wayne Pivac's ruthless decisions has worked out

The Wales coach has had to make a host of bold calls during his time in charge

Wales Online · Mar 14, 2022

Sir Christopher Mallaby obituary

British diplomat closely involved in German reunification – and the first to make a land crossing to France to become ambassador

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022

Europe opens arms to millions of Ukraine refugees but how many people did countries take from other wars?

Poland alone has received more than 1 million Ukrainians since the conflict began

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022

PTTEP to operate Myanmar gas field after TotalEnergies exit

Thai oil and gas giant PTT Exploration and Production Plc said on Monday it would take over operations of the Yadana gas field in Myanmar from July following the exit of France's TotalEnergies.

Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2022

France lifts most COVID restrictions

France lifted most COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, ending the need for face masks to be worn in the majority of public places and allowing the unvaccinated back into bars, restaurants and cinemas.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

Six Nations: Eddie Jones eager for England to rise to the occasion and spoil France’s party

Eddie Jones believes England’s trip to Grand Slam hopefuls France on Saturday is the perfect opportunity for them to bounce back from defeat to Ireland.

Evening Standard · Mar 14, 2022

'I asked for French citizenship so that I could vote, too,' says Algeria-born musician

Mohand Boughalem became a citizen of France only months ago, in December. Poised to savour the opportunity to vote in his first French presidential election in April, the Algeria native had applied precisely for that privilege and to get involved, fully and completely, in French democratic life.

France 24 · Mar 14, 2022

French paralympic bosses salute performances at Beijing Winter Games

French Paralympics chiefs on Monday hailed the determination of the athletes who finished the 10 days of competition at the Beijing Winter Games with a dozen medals including seven gold.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 14, 2022

Josh Navidi: Wales Six Nations return was beyond my expectations

Flanker made his return from injury during Friday night’s Six Nations loss to France and is set to continue Test comeback against Italy in round five

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2022