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‘Save You’: Online platform helps French expatriates who are victims of domestic violence

To mark International Women's Day on May 8, FRANCE 24 looks at an online platform dedicated to helping expatriate French women who are victims of domestic violence. Seeking help can be more difficult when women are living abroad with their abusers and are cut off from a support system of…

France 24

England vs France: Marcus Smith set to start as Ellis Genge named captain for Six Nations showdown

Marcus Smith is set to start at fly-half for England against France at Twickenham on Saturday, with Owen Farrell taking a seat on the bench.

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick to drop Owen Farrell and play Marcus Smith against France

England head coach is ready to relegate fly-half to the bench after his poor form with Ellis Genge set to captain side for crunch clash

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England's Marcus Smith set to oust Owen Farrell in remarkable Six Nations turnaround

Steve Borthwick is set to select Marcus Smith ahead of Owen Farrell at fly-half for England's crunch Six Nations clash against France at Twickenham on Saturday

Daily Mirror

French museum of feminist struggles aims to shed light on neglected histories

In a first for France, the University of Angers has announced plans for a museum of feminist struggles, drawing on its ample archival resources and expertise to give the history of women’s fight for emancipation and equal rights a permanent home.

France 24

Why are migrants in small boats a heated issue in the UK?

A new British law that aims to bar people from seeking asylum if they arrive in the U.K. in small boats is the latest in a long line of efforts to control unauthorized migration

The Independent UK

French firms prioritising gender equality also reap higher returns

In early March, France’s first minister, Elisabeth Borne, announced that French companies failing to enforce the country’s gender equality criteria would be denied access to public contracts. The news adds yet another line to an already long list of incentives to boost women’s standing in the workplace.

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Yiyin Li's 'The Book of Goose' among PEN/Faulkner finalists

Yiyun Li’s novel about the friendship of two girls in post-World War II France, “The Book of Goose,” and Dionne Irving’s “The Islands,” a story collection set everywhere from London to New Jersey, are among the finalists for the PEN/Faulkner Award for fiction

The Independent UK

Foreign Office warning for anyone travelling from UK to France

People with bookings are urged to contact their operators

Liverpool Echo

Clive Woodward admits "concerns over England confusion" as he calls for key decision

Marcus Smith has been recalled by England ahead of this weekend's Six Nations clash against France, amid kicking problems for Owen Farrell who has turned to Jonny Wilkinson for help

Daily Mirror

Emmanuel Macron to stretch out hand of friendship to UK when he meets Rishi Sunak in Paris

French president wants to reset relations after Brexit ahead of visit by King and PM

Evening Standard

Milan's Maignan gets Champions League chance to eclipse rivals for France post

Anointed by the retiring France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris as one among an array of successors, AC Milan's Mike Maignan will get a chance on Wednesday night in the Champions League to highlight his big match credentials ahead of rivals Alban Lafont and Brice Samba.

Radio France Internationale

France World Cup coach Corinne Diacre claims: ‘I’m victim of smear campaign’

France football coach Corinne Diacre says she is the victim of a smear campaign before the Women’s World Cup.

The New Daily

Mali’s PM Maiga: ‘We did not abandon cooperation with France’

Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Kokal Maiga speaks to Al Jazeera about the security situation in the West African country.

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Daily Mirror

England's Owen Farrell joins forces with Jonny Wilkinson as Marcus Smith is recalled

Steve Borthwick has opted for Marcus Smith ahead of George Ford in the Six Nations squad to face France, but he was dealt a blow after losing Courtney Lawes for rest of championship

Daily Mirror

Charlie Hodgson says England must win "mind game" to beat France - and pick just one 10

England take on France in a huge Six Nations showdown at Twickenham on Saturday, and Charlie Hodgson has detailed what Steve Borthwick's men must do to claim victory

Asharq Al-Awsat

Franco-Irish Citizen Sentenced to 6.5 Years in Iran as Health Worsens, Says Family

Iran has sentenced Franco-Irish citizen Bernard Phelan to 6.5 years in prison for "providing information to another country", his sister said in a statement, adding that her 64-year-old brother was at risk of dying in custody. Ties between France and Iran have deteriorated in recent months with Tehran detaining seven…

Bristol Post

Bristol Bears linked with Jack Willis again as Pat Lam explores backrow changes

The eight-cap England flanker could find himself shut out of international rugby if he continues to play his club rugby in France

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Evening Standard

Six Nations: Marcus Smith and Owen Farrell in training ground showdown for starting spot against France

England set to decide between star fly-halves for Twickenham clash

The National (Scotland)

Ireland visit a rehearsal for World Cup pool meeting in Paris - Martin Hannan

Sunday’s match against Ireland at Murrayfield is shaping up to be the biggest task Scotland have faced since the last biggest task which was, oh,…

The Independent UK

Vision behind Lionesses shines light on need to fill football’s leadership void

While the Lionesses have shown what can be achieved, the plight of Canada, France and Spain ahead of this summer’s World Cup is underpinned by a lack of effective leadership and support for women’s football

Irish Mirror

Shamrock Rovers duo hail dawn of new era for women's football in Ireland

Abbie Larkin and Stephanie Zambra have opened up about the change in status this year of the Women's Premier Division - with Zambra comparing the set-up at Shamrock Rovers to clubs she played with in Italy and France.

France 24

Will pension strikes lead to fuel shortages in France?

Workers at petrol refineries across France are among those on strike against the government's proposed pension reforms. If unions continue the walkouts on a rolling basis, motorists are worried they could face petrol shortages. Also in the show: power cuts in South Africa have weighed more than expected on GDP…

France 24

‘We can defeat Macron’: Why women’s anger is fuelling French pension protests

Huge crowds marched across France on Tuesday in a sixth round of protests against President Emmanuel Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age, signalling continued opposition to a controversial reform that polls say up two three-quarters of French women reject.

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France Prohibits Electric Vehicle Greenwashing In 2023

France enacted Article L229-68 to fine OEMs that claim an EV is carbon neutral when its production and recharging processes emit greenhouse gases.

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