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France's Macron to visit Russia, Ukraine in mediation trip

French President Emmanuel Macron will head to Moscow and Kyiv next week as part of his push to try to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin from launching an invasion of Ukraine

The Independent UK · Feb 4, 2022

France's Macron to meet Putin and Zelensky in separate talks next week

French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on February 7 and the leader of Ukraine the next day to discuss the standoff between the two countries, hoping to ensure Europe gets a say in broader US-Russian negotiations over Ukraine.

France 24 · Feb 4, 2022

Alexandre Lacazette's four-word verdict may hint at his next move after leaving Arsenal

Alexandre Lacazette looks set to leave Arsenal when his contract expires at the end of the season and there's interest from former club Lyon in bringing him back to France

Football London · Feb 3, 2022

Why is secular France doubling funding for Christian schools in the Middle East?

French President Emmanuel Macron announced this week that France would double financial support for Christian schools in the Middle East — a surprising decision for a country that prides itself on its secularism, which is baked into the country’s constitution. Experts, however, see Macron’s move as a wily attempt to…

France 24 · Feb 3, 2022

Cote j’adore: head to the South of France for pure hedonistic escapism

Swap your notifications for South of France opulence — endless wine included, says Jessica Benjamin

Evening Standard · Feb 3, 2022

France eases Covid vaccine pass rules, says pass could be scrapped before July

France's vaccine pass will remain in place until hospitals are able to function normally without cancelling non-emergency procedures to make room for Covid-19 patients, Health Minister Olivier Véran said on Wednesday, announcing new rules easing access to the pass.

France 24 · Feb 3, 2022

Orpea nursing home scandal deepens amid revelations boss offloaded shares

French minister Brigitte Bourguignon says she’s "disgusted" by revelations the boss of nursing home operator Orpea – who was sacked last weekend – sold close to 590,000 euros of company stock after being informed of allegations that residents were abused.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 3, 2022

Eurostar urges UK holidaymakers to get Covid booster ahead of trip to France

Restrictions tightened on tourists who received their second jab more than 270 days before travel or have not had Covid booster

Wales Online · Feb 3, 2022

France, Germany and Turkey reach out to Putin as troops remain on Ukraine border

Mediation offers come as Russia accuses US of increasing tensions by sending soldiers to Romania and Poland

The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2022

Who’ll Win In Beijing? SI Picks Every Medal at the 2022 Olympics

Who will win in Beijing? SI’s expert predicts the podium for all 109 events at the Winter Games.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 3, 2022