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Mbappe Named New France Captain after Lloris Retirement

Kylian Mbappe has succeeded the retired Hugo Lloris as France captain, a source close to the team told AFP on Monday. Paris Saint-Germain forward Mbappe, 24, accepted the proposal after discussions with coach Didier Deschamps earlier in the day, AFP said. Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris brought an end to his international…

Asharq Al-Awsat

'Weakened' Macron sticks with pension bill, eyes new reforms

French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to regain the initiative with new reforms in the coming weeks after his government barely survived a no-confidence motion over an unpopular pension bill and nationwide protests continued.

Reuters

Lightning quick Ireland defender fancies his chances in Kylian Mbappé foot race

Fit-again Andrew Omobamidele says it would be the 'ultimate test' to mark the France star

Irish Mirror

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US aid worker and French journalist held hostage in Sahel region released

In tonight's edition: An American aid worker held by Islamist extremists for more than six years and France's last hostage, a journalist abducted almost two years ago, have both been freed. The unexpected release of Jeffery Woodke and Olivier Dubois came on Monday as the men arrived in Niger's capital.…

France 24

What France's revolt over raising the retirement age says about the attitude to work

France is in turmoil over President Emmanuel Macron's move to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.

WEKU

French government survives no-confidence votes over pension reform

Parliament adopted a divisive pension bill Monday raising the retirement age in France from 62 to 64, after lawmakers in the lower chamber rejected two no-confidence votes against the government.

France 24

What Wales' 33-man Rugby World Cup squad looks like right now

With the Rugby World Cup a mere six months away, we sat down to select a 33-man Wales squad

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France riots: Emmanuel Macron survives no-confidence votes over retirement age furore

Rioters have taken to the streets over plans to bypass parliament and raise France’s retirement age

Evening Standard

The failing Wales team, what's going wrong and why it matters more than anything

Wales' best young players were on the wrong end of an 11-try hammering

Wales Online

William Saliba injury latest: Mikel Arteta update, gym hint, Arsenal return, Man City hope

Arsenal injury news: Defender William Saliba has missed the Gunners' last four fixtures and remains a doubt for the Premier League clash against Southampton on Friday evening

Football London

Injured Netherlands Midfielder De Jong Out for France Match

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong and winger Steven Bergwijn dropped out of the national squad for the team's opening European Championship qualifier against France, coach Ronald Koeman said Monday. De Jong injured his thigh late in Barcelona's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid on Sunday. Bergwijn picked up a knee injury…

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France ordered to curb mass dolphin deaths in fishing nets

France’s highest administrative body has ordered the government to better protect endangered dolphins and porpoises in a French industrial fishing hub in the Atlantic Ocean that has become controversial over links to mass deaths of cetaceans in recent years

The Independent UK

Greenpeace cries scandal as France continues to import Russian uranium

The non-governmental environment protection organisation Greenpeace has described as "scandalous" the arrival on Monday of a cargo of enriched uranium from Russia to France, the seventh such delivery since the start of Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Black Fern hero's comeback makes her a little Blue

The hat-trick hero of the Black Ferns’ 2017 World Cup win, Toka Natua is back in rugby – finding out the pros and cons of playing as a mum. And the double international is ready for her next chapter in France.

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Macron’s reform dilemma: progress or popularity?

The French economy has made significant strides under Emmanuel Macron, but the need for political consensus and restoring social cohesion is an urgent challenge, argues Oliver Hartwich

Liverpool Echo

The 12 Liverpool players on international duty including Mohamed Salah, Cody Gakpo and others

Full list of the 12 Liverpool players on international duty with their countries during the March international break

Evening Standard

How England can return to Test summit after underwhelming Six Nations as Ireland offer blueprint

Steve Borthwick’s side delivered an improved display in Dublin, but remain well short of the required level

France 24

Protests erupt in France as govt adopts new pension law

Protests erupted across France on Monday night, hours after the government adopted deeply unpopular pension reforms after surviving two no-confidence votes. Opposition lawmakers have vowed to continue their fight against the new law. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time…

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Irish Mirror

Injured Adam Idah to be assessed ahead of France qualifier

The striker is out of the Latvia friendly but will be assessed by Ireland's medical staff ahead of the France game

Daily Mirror

Clive Woodward predicts hopeful England World Cup finish despite Six Nations reality check

England suffered their third defeat of the Six Nations against Grand Slam winners Ireland on Saturday concluding a tournament which has been a reality check for head coach Steve Borthwick

Metal Hammer

10 things you never knew about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death album

From trampolinists and human chicken legs to religious battles and, yes, that artwork, here are ten fascinating things you might not know about Iron Maiden's Dance Of Death

Belfast Live

Ireland's Grand Slam heroes rated across entire Six Nations and 'best' picks

Andy Farrell's Ireland clinched the Six Nations Grand Slam on Saturday - here's how we rated the players across all five games

Liverpool Echo

France travel warning issued from UK Foreign Office

The UK Foreign Office updated its guidance

Wales Online

The brand names that people pronounce wrong - including Hyundai, Nike and Ikea

One car brand has even taken to making a point of it in its latest advertising campaign

The Guardian - UK

How we met: ‘I was almost scared to see him again, because I knew he would change my life’

Niall, 66, and Poul, 62, met in a bar in London in 2001. They now live together in France, where they have set up a cookery school

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