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'Putin is also at war with his own people': Top French MEP Nathalie Loiseau

"We are not at war with the Russian people; we don't want the Russian people to suffer." So says the head of the European Parliament's Security and Defence subcommittee Nathalie Loiseau, as the EU looks poised to impose fresh sanctions in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "It seems that…

France 24 · Mar 4, 2022

Rugby evening headlines as Pivac sweats on Biggar and Faletau days before Wales v France and star ruled out of Six Nations

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Mar 4, 2022

Franco-Algerian artist Zineb Sedira to represent France at 59th Venice Biennale

She's called herself a "caretaker of memory". Zineb Sedira is as much an artist as she is a researcher, historian and filmmaker. The Franco-Algerian artist is representing France at the 59th Venice Biennale of contemporary art in April. She joins us in the studio to talk about the influence of…

France 24 · Mar 4, 2022

Powerful Economist front cover depicts Ukraine violence

IN THE PAPERS - Friday, March 4: We look at some evocative front pages from British weekly The Economist and French daily Libération. But first, French President Emmanuel Macron announces his re-election bid in next month's presidential election in France. His announcement is not a surprise, but is overshadowed by…

France 24 · Mar 4, 2022

Latest Foreign Office advice for Brits travelling to France as testing dropped

As the world opens back up, France has relaxed its rules.

Liverpool Echo · Mar 4, 2022

Macron to run again: key moments in his 5-year term

French President Emmanuel Macron has formally announced that he will seek a second term in April’s presidential election

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Ukraine war puts France’s NATO-sceptic presidential candidates in a tight spot

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed world affairs to the forefront of France’s presidential race, upending a campaign in which three of the five leading candidates are staunch critics of the US-led transatlantic alliance.

France 24 · Mar 4, 2022

France activates crisis cell at ASN nuclear watchdog after fire at Ukraine nuclear plant

France has activated the crisis cell at its ASN nuclear watchdog body after an earlier fire at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine, French Energy Minister Barbara Pompili said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 4, 2022

France to suspend Covid vaccine pass from 14 March, as situation improves

The Covid vaccine pass needed to access certain venues will be suspended as of Monday 14 March, according to an announcement made by the French Prime Minister on Thursday. Covid masks will only need to be worn in public transport and medical centres from that date.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2022

Global shares tumble after Russian attack on Ukraine nuclear plant – as it happened

IEA head says he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the situation at Europe’s biggest nuclear power station, as commodity prices continue to surge and Sainsbury’s renames chicken kiev

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2022