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The World Cups that made Pelé 'immortal'

The football legend Pelé, who died on December 29, went down in history not only as an incredible striker but also as the only man to have won the World Cup three times. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the three World Cups that would result in Fifa dubbing…

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France to impose mandatory COVID tests for travellers from China

France will require travellers from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result less than 48 hours before departure, the health and transport ministries said on Friday.

Reuters

Covid: France to require negative tests for arrivals from China, government says

France will require that travellers arriving from China provide a negative Covid-19 test result less than 48 hours old before departure, the health ministry said in a statement on Friday.

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Newcastle told Marcus Thuram would be a 'fantastic' signing amid Memphis Depay decision

Newcastle United have been linked to both Marcus Thuram and Memphis Depay and former Magpies winger John Barnes believes the Magpies should focus on a move for the France international

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France tipped for warmest New Year's Eve in history

As 2022 now looks certain to claim a respectable place among the warmest years ever recorded in mainland France, 31 December is likely to boost the national average, according to weather forecasters.

Radio France Internationale

Iranian man's death in France shakes distressed diaspora

When a 38-year-old man anguished over the protests in Iran took his own life in the French city of Lyon this week, fellow members of the Iranian diaspora felt his pain

The Independent UK

French court overturns government ban on sale of CBD flowers

France's Council of State has definitively lifted the ban on the sale of hemp flower and leaf loaded with cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychotropic molecule of cannabis, overruling a government decision to ban it at the end of 2021.

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With advances and setbacks, a year of struggle for women's rights

From the US revoking the federal right to abortion to Afghanistan mandating the burqa and gradually banning women from public spaces, FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the main events that marked the struggle for women’s rights around the world over the past year.

France 24

On this day 2013: Nicolas Anelka agrees not to perform ‘quenelle’ gesture again

The France forward made the sign after scoring the first of his two goals in West Brom’s 3-3 draw at West Ham on December 28.

The Independent UK

Tributes pour in for Pelé, Brazil's ‘king of football’

Tributes have poured in for Pelé, the "king of football" who died on Thursday at age 82. The footballing legend won a record three World Cups and became one of the most iconic sports figures of the last century. Read FRANCE 24's blog below to see how the world reacted…

France 24

Angel Di Maria's wife escalates Emi Martinez-Adil Rami spat with Pamela Anderson jibe

Former France international Adil Rami has come under fire after criticising Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for his questionable post-World Cup celebrations

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe brushes off Argentina celebrations and insists PSG form won’t suffer after scoring on return

The France striker hit a World Cup final hat-trick but ended on the losing side before Emiliano Martinez mocked him during celebrations

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe Takes on the Weight of His World

Winning the World Cup at 19 and becoming the world’s most expensive player by 23 comes with spotlight and scrutiny. And the France star is ready for more.

Sports Illustrated

BBC Marie Antoinette full cast, plot, air date and how many episodes

The drama follows one of the biggest names in history

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Serbia arrests Afghan general, sniper 'wanted by France' on terrorism charges - news agency

Serbian police have arrested an Afghan army general and a sniper wanted by France on terrorism charges during a raid on an migrant camp in the north of the Balkan country, Tanjug news agency reported on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Outcry intensifies after Taliban bars women from working with NGOs

The UN has announced the suspension of critical operations in Afghanistan following the Taliban government's ban on female employees working with aid groups. Foreign ministers from 12 countries and the EU – including the United States and France – have urged the Taliban to reverse its decision.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Mbappe Says Will 'Never' Get over World Cup Heartbreak

Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. "I think I'm never going to get over it," Mbappe said, speaking 10 days after he scored…

Radio France Internationale

Zelensky thanks France as Paris promises more military aid for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky on Wednesday met the French Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Kyiv. The Ukrainian leader thanked France for its continuing military and humanitarian support for his nation in the war against Russia.

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EU holds strategy talks as alarm grows over China's Covid surge

The European Commission is meeting Thursday to discuss a bloc-wide strategy faced with a surge in China's Covid-19 epidemic. While France says it's not planning on introducing health checks on Chinese travellers for the moment, the government has instructed airports and airlines to prepare for testing.

WEKU

At a French factory, the newest employees come from Ukraine

A luxury leather goods manufacturer in the Burgundy region has hired two dozen Ukrainians since the war began. The CEO says it's partly because he can't find enough French workers to fill the jobs.

Daily Mirror

Kylian Mbappe finally responds to Emiliano Martinez "s***housery" during World Cup final

At long last France talisman Kylian Mbappe has addressed Emiliano Martinez's constant goading in the aftermath of Argentina's World Cup final victory earlier this month

France 24

Power outages in 'most regions' of Ukraine after Russian strikes, Zelensky says

Most regions in Ukraine are without power in freezing temperatures following a fresh barrage of Russian strikes, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday. Some 69 Russian missiles targeted cities across Ukraine earlier in the day, with 54 shot down by Ukrainian air defences, the army said. Follow our blog to see…

Manchester Evening News

The 15 best restaurants in Manchester - from Michelin-star institutions to under-the-radar favourites

We've rounded up some of our favourite dining spots in Manchester for every mood, taste and price point

France 24

From Queen Elizabeth to Coolio, the celebrities and public figures who left us in 2022

From Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II to France’s iconic fashion designer Thierry Mugler and the Soviet Union’s last leader Mikhail Gorbachev, many notable public figures left us in 2022. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the lives and legacies behind some of the year’s most high-profile deaths.

The Guardian - UK

How Neil Borthwick met Angela Hartnett: ‘We were in this tiny lift. All you could do was end up snogging’

Hartnett, 54, and Borthwick, 41, met when they were chefs together at the Connaught hotel and were firm friends for a decade before their relationship became more serious. They now live together in London

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