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What other countries are doing to evacuate nationals from Sudan

The UK and US announced this weekend they had flown diplomats out of the country

The Independent UK

Factbox-Lu Shaye: Chinese envoy who questioned Ukraine's sovereignty no stranger to controversy

Outrage over China's ambassador to France questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet countries like Ukraine reverberated across Europe on Monday as Beijing distanced itself from the envoy's remarks by reaffirming its respect for their status.

Reuters

Michael Martin: 50 Irish citizens evacuated from Sudan, and more to come

The Tanaiste said evacuations from the capital, Khartoum, to Djibouti were carried out with the assistance of Spain and France.

The Independent UK

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Macron slams Chinese ambassador to France for remarks on ex-Soviet states

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hit out at China's ambassador to Paris for remarks questioning the sovereignty of former Soviet states, insisting their borders are "inviolable". Follow our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24

China affirms ex-Soviet nations' sovereignty after uproar

The Chinese government says it respects the sovereignty of former Soviet Union republics after Beijing’s ambassador to France caused an uproar in Europe by saying they aren’t sovereign nations

The Independent UK

Switzerland Shuts Embassy in Sudan for Security Reasons

Switzerland has closed its embassy in Khartoum and evacuated staff and their families over the security situation in Sudan, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Twitter. "Our staff and their families have been evacuated and are safe," Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tweeted late on Sunday. The Foreign Ministry did not…

Asharq Al-Awsat

How to plan a flight-free summer trip to the Alps

After a winter of soupy slopes, paltry snow and sweating skiers wearing T-shirts, is it time to switch up our ski holidays? Anna Richards recommends hitting the mountains during the summer instead

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Labour hit by new anti-Semitism row as Diane Abbott suspended

IN THE PRESS – Monday, April 24: We look at the media reaction to Lu Shaye's comments on Soviet sovereignty. Some are calling the remarks by the Chinese ambassador to France an embarrassment to President Emmanuel Macron. In other news, the French papers "celebrate" one year since the president's re-election.…

France 24

China says it respects sovereignty of ex-Soviet states, after EU uproar

China respects the status of former Soviet member states as sovereign nations, its foreign ministry said on Monday, distancing itself from comments by its envoy to Paris that triggered an uproar among European capitals.

Reuters

Tania Shroff and beau Ahan Shetty attend Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge's wedding

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge tied the knot in a fairytale wedding in France on Saturday in the presence of their closest friends and family.

The Times of India

Algerian President to Visit Paris in June

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will visit France in June, his office said Sunday. The visit had initially been due to take place in May, but was pushed back to June following a phone call between Tebboune and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, the Algerian presidency said. During those talks, Tebboune…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysts say Kyiv may be launching long-awaited counteroffensive as Ukraine war spurs record global spending on military

A new analysis gives rise to speculation that Kyiv is beginning a long-awaited counteroffensive, as new data shows global military expenditure increased by a record 3.7 per cent last year.

ABC News

France set up Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam showdown with England

France 39-14 Wales: The hosts ran in six tries and will now head to Twickenham looking to upset England’s party

The Independent UK

Ukraine reportedly sets up positions on eastern Dnipro river in attempt to dislodge Russian troops – as it happened

Constant attacks from Russian troops have made it impossible for Kherson residents to return to their normal lives

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China’s ambassador to France questions 'sovereign status' of former Soviet nations

France expressed dismay on Sunday after China's ambassador in Paris questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet countries like Ukraine in an interview aired on French television. The controversy came as Russia claimed advances in western districts of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Read our live blog to see how the…

The Guardian - UK

I saw the UK through the eyes of my French in-laws - and it was deeply embarrassing

Our rivers run with poo, we have hundreds of food banks and it is virtually impossible to get a doctor’s appointment. Sometimes it takes an outside perspective to appreciate how bad things are, writes Emma Beddington

The Guardian - UK

Baltic states condemn China envoy’s remarks over sovereignty of ex-Soviet nations

Lu Shaye’s comments raise fresh questions over China’s role in brokering peace in Ukraine

Bangkok Post

Ukraine slams Chinese envoy's 'absurd' remarks on post-Soviet nations

Ukraine on Sunday condemned what it called "absurd" comments from China's ambassador to France, who questioned the sovereignty of post-Soviet countries.

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Radio France Internationale

From the Lab: Celebrating 25 years of LIP6 computer science laboratory

One of France's biggest computer science laboratories, known as LIP6, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. A joint project of the National Centre for Scientific Research and the Sorbonne University, the laboratory has made several contributions to digital innovations.

Radio France Internationale

France, Japan, India team up to rescue Sri Lanka from China debt trap

France, India and Japan have teamed up and invited others to join in the rescue of Sri Lanka’s crippled economy, a crisis blamed on mindless spending by the island’s rulers of money borrowed from China.

The Conversation

Chad picks a fight with Germany – what's behind it and what the consequences are

Chad recently ordered the German ambassador to the country, Dr Gordon Kricke, to leave within 48 hours, accusing him of disrespectful behaviour and disregard for diplomatic protocol. In retaliation, Berlin expelled the Chadian ambassador to Germany. Helga Dickow, a political scientist and expert on Chad, explains the link between the…

Radio France Internationale

US, UK and France evacuate embassy personnel amid fighting in Sudan

US and British forces on Sunday evacuated embassy staff and their families from battle-torn Sudan where deadly fighting raged into a second week between forces loyal to two rival generals. France on Sunday also launched evacuation operations.

Reuters

Foreign states rush high-risk Sudan evacuation, some foreign citizens hurt

The armed forces of the United States and the United Kingdom have evacuated embassy staff from Sudan, while other nations rushed to get their citizens to safety as rival military factions battled in the capital Khartoum on Sunday.

Reuters

Paris, Kyiv, Baltic states dismayed after China envoy questions Ukraine sovereignty

France, Ukraine and the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania expressed dismay after China's ambassador in Paris questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet countries like Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Gay marriage brought equality to France while giving rise to homophobia

A decade after France legalised same-sex marriage, it remains the law of the land – providing equal rights to thousands of people. But the debates and demonstrations surrounding the law's passage brought previously unseen levels of homophobia out into the open.

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