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France eyes 'unprecedented' water curbs after driest winter since 1959

France is preparing to introduce restrictions on water use in parts of the country from March, in an unprecedented move for the time of year following the driest winter in 64 years, environment minister Christophe Bechu said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Schoolteacher stabbed to death by pupil in southwest France

A 16-year-old pupil stabbed a Spanish-language teacher to death on Wednesday at a Roman Catholic high school in the high-end beach resort town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz in southwestern France, government officials said.

Reuters

French pupil, 16, ‘pulls knife out of bag’ and stabs Spanish teacher to death in class

A teacher was stabbed to death by a pupil in front of a packed class at a school in France.

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Teacher stabbed to death in French school as 16 year-old student arrested

Knife-wielding teenager burst into classroom and attacked teacher as she gave Spanish lesson in Saint-Jean-de-Luz, near Bordeaux

The Independent UK

Saint-Jean-de-Luz stabbing: Teacher knifed to death by pupil 'possessed by the devil'

The female teacher died after sustaining injuries in the town of Saint-Jean-de-Luz in France at around 10am this morning when the pupil, 16, burst into the classroom and stabbed them

Daily Mirror

John O'Shea lands senior Ireland coaching role ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers

John O'Shea will join Stephen Kenny's coaching ticket after a three-year spell with Jim Crawford's Under-21s.

Irish Mirror

Scotland have talent to leave bitter taste in Galthie’s mouth again - Martin Hannan

It was always going to be the case that this year’s Guinness Six Nations would prove very difficult for Scotland, largely because, as always…

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Ireland's Lowe blow v France shouldn't have been allowed, admits hot-shot James

"Man, well I actually knew as soon as I put it down," said the winger. "I was thinking, 'Ah damn, this is out...'"

Irish Mirror

Benzema and Vinicius Junior lead Madrid rout of Liverpool in Champions League

Former France international Karim Benzema and Vincius Junior both bagged a brace on Tuesday night as Real Madrid came from 2-0 down to thrash Liverpool 5-2 at Anfield in the last-16 of the Champions League.

Radio France Internationale

Centuries Before Stonehenge, This Settlement Housed the First European Stone Monument Builders

A barricaded settlement in west-central France was the home of people who built a Middle Neolithic cemetery, shedding light on the first megalith builders.

Inverse

Chelsea’s N’Golo Kanté returns to training as club target new deal

The France international has not played since suffering a hamstring injury in August but is viewed as a key figure in Potter’s midfield

The Guardian - UK

Dan Sheehan fit and firing for Rome clash after rare day off against France

A hamstring injury scuppered the 24-year-old hooker's ambition to seek revenge against France

Irish Mirror

'My life is here': The foreigners living through war in Ukraine

Issa, Gérard and Rachel have built lives in Ukraine, despite coming from Guinea, France and the US. On February 24, 2022, they were shocked to see their adopted home engulfed in war with Russia – but they chose not to leave Ukraine. One year later, they are still living through…

France 24

Ukrainian refugees adapt to life in France through passions

More than 100,000 Ukrainian refugees in France have spent the past year trying to adjust to their new life. Nearly 3,000 Ukrainians have been granted a temporary residence permit in the Hauts-de-Seine region, just west of Paris, of which 1,710 have been renewed, according to the prefecture. Among them are…

France 24

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France goes 31 days without rain, raising concerns about water for summer

It has been a month since any significant rain fell on mainland France, hitting a record and raising concerns about water reserves that were depleted in last year’s severe drought.

Radio France Internationale

Stade de France chaos looms over Liverpool's Champions League clash with Madrid

Liverpool entertain Real Madrid on Tuesday night in the last-16 of Champions League just over a week after the publication of a report that condemned the organisation of the final in the competition between the two sides at the Stade Saint-Denis just outside Paris last May.

Reuters

Trial of Chilean accused of murdering Japanese ex-girlfriend pushed to Thursday

The appeal trial in France of a Chilean man found guilty of murdering his Japanese ex-girlfriend in 2016 was pushed to Thursday, as the accused sought a change in lawyer.

Reuters

France's Macron wants a new gesture on diesel prices to help citizens with inflation

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he was in favour of a new gesture on diesel prices, potentially a discount, to help customers grappling with inflation.

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Roman revolution: Ross Byrne primed for first Six Nations start for Ireland

With Johnny Sexton likely to miss out on Italy clash, Andy Farrell will get the chance to run the rule over the skipper's Leinster team-mate from the start of third round championship clash

Salon

7 common French cheese myths, busted

Why cheese ≠ charcuterie, and other major misconceptions.

The Guardian - UK

Eduardo Camavinga: ‘People think Madrid are dead, but Madrid are never, never dead’

Before Liverpool tie the midfielder discusses leaving Angola, his straight-talking parents and last season’s Champions League win

Reuters

France eyes Ivory Coast after Burkina Faso boots out French troops

France's defence minister pledged on Monday to boost military support to Ivory Coast, as Paris adjusts its strategy in West Africa after neighbouring Burkina Faso ordered French troops to leave and vowed to curb a worsening Islamist insurgency solo.

France 24

Yana, a Russian exile in Paris: ‘Russia’s destiny is everyone’s business’

Arrested during a protest against the war in Ukraine in March 2022, Yana, a 35-year-old Russian executive, decided to flee her home town of Moscow. Since her arrival in Paris in June, she has been trying to deal with the administration involved in moving country, while sharing the message of…

France 24

Mardzhina, a Ukrainian refugee: ‘I planned to visit Paris – not to live there’

When Mardhzina left her home on the outskirts of Kyiv to shield her family from the war, the 41-year-old single mother hoped she would be returning quickly to Ukraine. A year later, she is now considering a future in France, while keeping a close eye on her home country's fate.

Reuters

French pension reform resentment seen boosting Le Pen

There is growing concern in the corridors of power in France that a fractious parliamentary debate over pension reform plans is playing into the hands of far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is eyeing the 2027 presidential election, sources say.

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