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Iran shuts French institute in protest at Charlie Hebdo Khamenei cartoons

Iran announced Thursday the closure of a Tehran-based French research institute in protest against cartoons of the Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei published by French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

France 24

France to send armoured vehicles to war-torn Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron has pledged to provide Ukraine with light armoured vehicles to help in the war against Russia. The Elysée made the announcement following a phone call between the French President and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky late Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Ukrainian billionaire Zhevago to be released on bail pending French extradition hearing

A French court decided on Thursday to release Ukrainian billionaire Kostyantyn Zhevago on bail ahead of an extradition hearing on Jan. 19 on whether he should be sent to Ukraine to face embezzlement charges.

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No lessons to take from Iran over press, judicial freedoms - France

Iran should look at what is going on at home before criticising France, Foreign Minster Catherine Colonna said on Thursday, a day after Paris' envoy in Tehran was summoned over cartoons published by the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Reuters

French Foreign Minister: we support our ambassador in Burkina Faso

France supports its ambassador in Burkina Faso, said French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna, after the French government said it had received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities in December requesting the departure of Paris' ambassador from Burkina Faso.

Reuters

How France’s prized nuclear sector stalled in Europe’s hour of need

France should be in a strong position as Europe reels from the energy crisis, drawing on the renowned nuclear industry that supplies the lion’s share of its power. But France’s nuclear sector has been going through a tricky time, as a significant proportion of its reactors have had to close…

France 24

China's COVID situation is worrying, says French health minister

The situation regarding COVID infections in China is "worrying", the French health minister said on Thursday although he added that pressure on France's hospitals regarding COVID was easing.

Reuters

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Ukraine to get armoured combat vehicles from West, asks for tanks

France confirms it will send first light tanks to Ukraine, while the US considers sending Bradley fighting vehicles.

Al Jazeera

France's forgotten African war heroes finally receive full pension rights

In tonight's edition: France's African soldiers, who fought in the world wars and France's colonial conflicts, win a final battle. Known as Senegalese tirailleurs, the surviving fighters will be able to live out their days back in Africa after a pension U-turn by Paris. Also, Tunisia's central bank chief says…

France 24

Record warm winter in parts of Europe forces closure of ski slopes

Resorts open hiking trails and lifts for mountain bikes amid unseasonably high temperatures and lack of snow

The Guardian - UK

Prosecutors call for France’s former spy chief to stand trial

Bernard Squarcini and 10 others await magistrates’ decision on hearing charges including influence peddling and forgery

The Guardian - UK

‘Feels Like Summer’: Warm Winter Breaks Temperature Records in Europe

Record-high winter temperatures swept across parts of Europe over the new year, bringing calls from activists for faster action against climate change while offering short-term respite to governments struggling with high gas prices. Hundreds of sites have seen temperature records smashed in the past days, from Switzerland to Poland to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

African soldiers: France's forgotten war heroes finally given full pension rights

Thousands of African troops fought bravely in World War I and World War II, as well as in France's colonial wars, but many remain unaware of their sacrifice. There are just 39 Senegalese tirailleurs, or sharpshooters, alive today. They only gained French nationality in 2016, which gave them the right…

France 24

Half of France’s ski slopes closed after unseasonably warm winter temperatures

‘You’d have to be mad to deny global warming,’ the head of one ski resort said

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Palestinian rights lawyer says deportation won't stop him

Palestinian lawyer and activist Salah Hammouri is vowing to keep fighting for the rights of the Palestinian people despite his deportation to France following Israel’s claim that he has ties to a banned militant group

Radio France Internationale

Messi returns to PSG after break to celebrate World Cup victory over France

Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday at Paris Saint-Germain just over a fortnight after skippering Argentina to a thrilling victory over France in the World Cup final in Qatar.

Reuters

Climate activists spray-paint entrance to French PM's office

Two climate activists spray-painted the front entrance of the French prime minister's office on Wednesday in protest at what campaign group Derniere Renovation (Last Renovation) called "climate crimes" committed by the state.

Radio France Internationale

France suspends internet sales of paracetamol as stocks dwindle

The French government on Wednesday announced an immediate ban on the internet sale of all paracetamol-based painkillers, effective until the end of January. Paracetamol, particularly in forms suitable for children, has been in short supply for the past six months, mainly because of a Chinese ban on the export of…

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Lionel Messi welcomed back to PSG after manager plays down hostile return fears

Lionel Messi received a guard of honour and a trophy upon his return to the Paris Saint-Germain training ground, despite his role in denying France the World Cup

Radio France Internationale

Paris confirms Burkina Faso requested withdrawal of French ambassador

The French foreign ministry says it has received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities requesting the departure of France's ambassador from Burkina Faso – a move the ministry called "not standard practice".

The Independent UK

The best destinations to travel to in 2023

The Independent’s travel team shares the hotspots they’re hoping to head to in the year ahead

Wales Online

Six Nations star accuses opponent of 'premeditated' attack and lying after shocking incident

The France centre has been ruled out for three months due to a separate incident in the same game

Radio France Internationale

France’s bakers to get tax leeway to offset soaring energy bills

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has confirmed plans to help French bakers cope with rising energy bills after a growing number said they couldn’t afford to stay open.

France 24

Climate change: High temperatures, sparse snowfall in Europe's Alps worries ski industry

Much of the Alps does not look right for this time of year following unseasonably warm winter weather in Europe, including record high January temperatures in Switzerland. The sparse snowfall has seen grass blanketing the continent’s central mountains, worrying the ski industry and winter sports organisers and reviving concerns about…

Daily Mirror

"I drank a lot!" Sergio Aguero ignored 'angry' Lionel Messi during Argentina celebrations

Aguero has opened up on what happened during the celebrations on the pitch at the Lusail Stadium after Argentina won the World Cup final against France last month

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