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Africa’s militaries have always relied on imported weapons: why a shift to homegrown defence is now under way

Africa’s militaries are built on imported power. Foreign countries such as China, Russia, the United States, Turkey and France dominate Africa’s weapons market. Between them they supply everything from small arms to attack helicopters, unmanned systems and communications equipment.

The Conversation

UK hits out at Putin’s ‘heinous’ acts in Ukraine after Russia’s nuclear claim

Downing Street flatly denied Moscow’s claim that the UK and France were working on providing Ukraine with a nuclear weapon.

Evening Standard

Eddie Jones blames England’s Six Nations collapse on Steve Borthwick’s pre-tournament comments

England sit fourth in the Six Nations table after consecutive defeats by Scotland and Ireland

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French ministers to boycott US ambassador amid furious row over comments on death of far-right activist

Protests erupted in France following the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in a brawl earlier this month

The Independent UK

Six Nations half-term report: France are flying while England’s decline is steep

Les Bleus have variety and gifted youngsters but, by contrast, Steve Borthwick’s men are predictable and flawed

The Guardian - UK

Moscow war against Ukraine 'triple failure for Russia', Macron says

Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine is a "triple failure for Russia", President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday to mark the four-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of the Western-backed country. France is an unwavering supporter of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, but its diplomatic efforts are limited in a fractured Europe.

Radio France Internationale

‘Disgusting’: The dark romance novel causing controversy in France

An online petition has been launched in France to ban the sale of a dark romance novel that many readers have accused of trivialising the sexual abuse of minors.

Euronews

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France blocks US ambassador’s access to officials after no-show

France's foreign minister has demanded an explanation after United States ambassador to France Charles Kushner failed to show up to explain comments made about the killing of a far-right activist, but said ties between France and the United States would not be affected.

Radio France Internationale

‘I like the challenge’: French animator Florence Miailhe on being nominated for an Oscar for the first time aged 70

The film-maker’s passionate and richly textured new short Papillon (Butterfly) tells the heartbreaking story of French-Jewish swimmer Alfred Nakache, who was stripped of his citizenship in Vichy France

The Guardian - UK

US ambassador to France barred from government access after failing to show up for summons

France's Foreign Ministry had summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner to explain comments made by the Trump administration about the killed far-right activist Quentin Deranque.

Euronews

France moves to bar US Ambassador Charles Kushner from direct government access

France’s top diplomat has requested that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner no longer be allowed direct access to members of the French government

The Independent UK

Exclusive: European Parliament rejects minute of silence for killed French far-right activist

The death of Quentin Deranque has provoked intense political reactions in France and abroad, only weeks before local elections in which both the far left and the far right are expected to make substantial gains.

Euronews

France blasts US for ‘instrumentalizing’ far-right death, threatens to school Ambassador Charles Kushner on ‘violence’

They are upset about statements made by the State Department.

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Minding the gap between the art of deal-making and the art of diplomacy, or how to handle Donald Trump

Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, his shock tactics and explosive actions have made waves on the world stage. There is no shortage of adjectives characterising Donald Trump’s international modus operandi: narcissistic, transgressive, unpredictable and erratic, boastful, clumsy, even vulgar, dishonest, brutal… His tweets and curt sentence-based internal…

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The Guardian - UK

Highs, lows and halfpipes: the Guardian’s most memorable Winter Olympics moments

Curling cursing, podium camaraderie and stunning speed on skis linger for our writers after an astonishing Games

Euronews

French probe reveals Russian security agents on seized shadow tanker

Two Russian nationals working for a private security company were confirmed to have been onboard a tanker seized by France in September, sources told French media. The vessel was suspected to be part of the Kremlin’s shadow fleet, carrying Russian oil and gas to evade Western sanctions.

The Conversation

Drug murders in France: how organised crime moves in and ruins communities

France has reached what has been called a “turning point” in its relationship with drugs cartels after Medhi Kessaci the innocent 20-year-old brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci was shot dead in Marseille last November.

Euronews

Milano-Cortina Games end: How Europe saw Italy’s Winter Olympics

As the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games wrapped up, many European countries returned home with medals. Euronews bureaus across Europe report on how the Games were received in their respective countries.

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Radio France Internationale

2026 Six Nations: France's Grand Slam hopefuls turn focus towards Scotland

France's top rugby union players on Monday turned their focus towards Scotland after beating Italy 33-8 to maintain their quest for a clean sweep of victories - the Grand Slam - in the 2026 Six Nations.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe

South-western France could hit 25C, while a powerful Nor’easter is forecast to bring blizzards to Boston

Euronews

After Swiss Alps deadly bar fire, France’s nightlife comes under scrutiny

Since the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, French authorities have stepped up inspections of bars and nightlife venues. Euronews spoke to venue managers to see how they are adapting.

The Independent UK

Six Nations team of the week: Which players impressed in round three?

Who stood out across this weekend’s action?

Radio France Internationale

France receives Olympic flag for 2030 Winter Games, as Milan-Cortina closes

The Olympic flag has been officially passed to France, which will host the next Winter Games in 2030 in the French Alps. Some 1,500 athletes filed into the arena for the closing ceremony that paid tribute to Italian dance and music

The Guardian - UK

How an annual ‘wedding flight’ of 1,000 virgin queens is ensuring the revival of Europe’s dark bee

The Belgian ceremony attracts beekeepers from the Netherlands, France and Germany keen to boost dark bee numbers and stop the spread of the hybrid honeybee

Euronews

Norway tops the medals count as Milan-Cortina Olympics close in Verona Arena

The next Winter Games will be held in France, which received the Olympic flag in the official handover in the closing ceremony.

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