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French union bosses take retirement-age protests to countryside as vote looms

French union bosses took their demonstration against a planned pension reform to a small southern town on Thursday, as strikes showed signs of faltering ahead of a key parliamentary vote on raising the retirement age by two years to 64.

Reuters

Watch live as nationwide protests in France continue over pension reform

Watch live as protests continue in France today, 16 February, over the government’s pension reforms.

The Independent UK

Embattled French football chief Le Graët continues fight to retain power

Noël Le Graët, French football's most powerful administrator, continued his rearguard action on Thursday to remain in his job despite a government audit damning his sleazy late-night texts to female employees, lax management and cronyism.

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'We have to take more risks': Ukrainian forces hold the line as battle for Donbas heats up

Nearly a year after the invasion of Ukraine, Russian troops are trying to seize the moment by overwhelming Ukrainian defences before the deployment of promised new weapons from Western nations. Ukrainian forces are struggling to hold the line with outdated equipment against the 320,000 Russian soldiers currently amassed in the…

France 24

Eurostar and airlines hit with disruption as French strikes kick off over half term

EasyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Air France have been hit by air traffic controller strikes part of a movement against the raising of the pension age, with airports in Paris, Toulouse, Marseille, Lyon, Montpellier and Nantes impacted

Daily Mirror

New pension strikes grip France as MPs wage legislative battle

Turnout was sharply down on Thursday for new strikes in France against a bitterly opposed pension reform being debated in parliament, with union heads hoping for a bigger showdown to come.

France 24

Russia fires deadly barrage of missiles at targets across Ukraine

Russia launched missile strikes across Ukraine on Thursday, Ukrainian officials said, killing at least one civilian, after Western allies pledged to ramp up military aid to the Ukrainian armed forces to support a planned counter-offensive. Follow FRANCE 24 to see how the day's events unfolded updates. All times are Paris…

France 24

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Major League Rugby returns for season six – with US game at a crossroads

Utah chief executive bullish about prospects despite men’s Eagles’ World Cup failure and an ever-shifting landscape

The Guardian - US

France and China have 'same objective' on peace in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron and China's top diplomat Wang Yi have agreed to contribute towards peace in Ukraine. China remains an important Russian ally, and has not condemned its invasion of Ukraine launched nearly a year ago.

Radio France Internationale

Earthquakes could trigger loss of up to 1% of Turkish GDP in 2023, says report

The February 6 earthquakes that killed more than 40,000 people in Turkey and Syria could result in a loss of up to 1% of the Turkish gross domestic product (GDP), said an economic report published on Thursday. It came amid uncertainties over a possible delay of general elections, set for…

France 24

Survey shows nearly all black people in France have experienced racism

A survey carried out by the French representative council of black associations has found that almost all black people in France say they have experienced discrimination based on their skin colour.

Radio France Internationale

Woman murdered before her decapitated head was found in Paris park is identified

Mother-of-three Assia Matoug, 46, has been named as the woman found in the Buttes-Chaumont park in Paris, France, after being identified thanks to her fingerprints

Daily Mirror

Russia's inglorious war in Ukraine, 12 months on

Do you remember how Russian government officials denied having any plans to invade Ukraine one year ago? Reality has shown this to be a tragic lie. On Feb 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine in a large-scale attack. Where do we stand 12 months on?

Bangkok Post

Gardaí contacted as Ireland Six Nations tickets appear on third-party sites for over €3,000

Earlier this week, a French newspaper reported touts were selling tickets to last Saturday’s clash between Ireland and France for up to €2,000

Irish Mirror

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Israeli firm 'boasted' of meddling in more than 30 elections worldwide

An Israeli firm sought to influence more than 30 elections around the world for clients by hacking, sabotage and spreading disinformation, according to an undercover media investigation published Wednesday.

Reuters

Pension reform strikes tell story of French work malaise

French lawyer Isabelle Dumond said she had never taken part in a demonstration against pension reforms before, as she joined compatriots who appear ready to fight for a better work-life balance after years of being pushed to work harder.

Irish Mirror

France prop Uini Atonio banned for rest of Six Nations after Rob Herring tackle

The French prop received just a yellow card at the time.

The Independent UK

France prop Uini Atonio given three-game ban for high tackle on Rob Herring

The forward will miss games against Scotland and England but will be available against Wales if he completes a coaching intervention programme

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What to expect on France's fifth day of strikes against pension reform

French unions are geared up for a fifth day of strikes on Thursday against President Emmanuel Macron’s overhaul of the pensions system, which is being debated in parliament.

Reuters

France tears down beach apartment block as rising sea bites

When it was built at the end of the 1960s on one of France's most glorious Atlantic coastlines, the beach was over 200 metres (656 ft) away. Today, the hulk of the 80-flat Le Signal apartment block perches precariously on a dune just metres from the water and local authorities…

The Independent UK

Airlines and Eurostar make cancellations amid France general strike

National action causes cancellation of flights and trains connecting the UK with Paris and beyond

France 24

Macron to tackle ‘means to ensure Russia’s defeat’ at Munich security summit

French President Emmanuel Macron will discuss how to “ensure Russia’s defeat” in Ukraine as well as future “mechanisms” to uphold peace in Europe at the Munich security conference on Friday, the Élysée Palace revealed Wednesday. The announcement came as Ukraine appealed to the UN and Turkey to press Russia to…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UNSMIL Calls for Coordinating Int’l Efforts to Hold Libya Elections

Special Representative of the UN Sec-Gen and head of UN Special Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) Abdoulaye Bathily reiterated his calls to all international parties concerned with Libya to coordinate efforts and positions in support of holding elections and achieving peace and stability in the country. Bathily met France's Minister for…

The National (Scotland)

Let’s enjoy Scotland’s free-flowing rugby while it lasts - Martin Hannan

It’s a very good time to be a supporter of Scotland’s men’s national team at the moment. Put it this way, if before the Guinness Six Nations…

The Guardian - UK

Mange tout: 10 of the best food festivals in France

From a 15,000-egg omelette and four courses of figs to a famous lemon carnival, here’s a foodie tour de France

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