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Ukraine to get French combat vehicles in 'first' such move

The French Defense Ministry says it will hold talks “very quickly” with its Ukrainian counterpart about the number of armored combat vehicles it will deliver to help the country in its fight against Russian forces

The Independent UK

Iran shuts part of French embassy in protest over Charlie Hebdo caricatures of Ayatollah Khamenei

Charlie Hebdo claims cartoons are to support women’s protests and ‘defend freedom against theocracy’

The Independent UK

Harry Kane: World Cup penalty miss will haunt me forever - and made me even hungrier for trophies

Harry Kane says he will remember his penalty miss against France for the rest of his life — but insists it has made him even hungrier for success with Tottenham and England.

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French ski slopes forced to close as climate crisis causes unseasonably warm winter

Half of French ski slopes have had to close as hot weather fuelled by human caused emissions of carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide have pushed the winter temperature up unseasonably high

Daily Mirror

France: No Lessons to Take from Iran over Press, Judicial Freedoms

Iran should look at what is going on at home before criticizing France, Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna said on Thursday after Paris' envoy in Tehran was summoned over cartoons published by the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. Ties between France and Iran have deteriorated in recent months as efforts to…

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France backs envoy despite Burkinabe pressure for withdrawal

France’s foreign ministry is standing by its ambassador amid mounting anti-French sentiment in Burkina Faso.

Al Jazeera

France changes travel rules again as UK Foreign Office advice updated

There are new entry requirements for some passengers

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Iran shuts French institute in protest at Charlie Hebdo Khamenei cartoons

Iran announced Thursday the closure of a Tehran-based French research institute in protest against cartoons of the Islamic republic's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei published by French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo.

France 24

France to send armoured vehicles to war-torn Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron has pledged to provide Ukraine with light armoured vehicles to help in the war against Russia. The Elysée made the announcement following a phone call between the French President and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky late Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Ukrainian billionaire Zhevago to be released on bail pending French extradition hearing

A French court decided on Thursday to release Ukrainian billionaire Kostyantyn Zhevago on bail ahead of an extradition hearing on Jan. 19 on whether he should be sent to Ukraine to face embezzlement charges.

Reuters

No lessons to take from Iran over press, judicial freedoms - France

Iran should look at what is going on at home before criticising France, Foreign Minster Catherine Colonna said on Thursday, a day after Paris' envoy in Tehran was summoned over cartoons published by the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo.

Reuters

French Foreign Minister: we support our ambassador in Burkina Faso

France supports its ambassador in Burkina Faso, said French Foreign Affairs Minister Catherine Colonna, after the French government said it had received a letter from the Burkinabe authorities in December requesting the departure of Paris' ambassador from Burkina Faso.

Reuters

How France’s prized nuclear sector stalled in Europe’s hour of need

France should be in a strong position as Europe reels from the energy crisis, drawing on the renowned nuclear industry that supplies the lion’s share of its power. But France’s nuclear sector has been going through a tricky time, as a significant proportion of its reactors have had to close…

France 24

China's COVID situation is worrying, says French health minister

The situation regarding COVID infections in China is "worrying", the French health minister said on Thursday although he added that pressure on France's hospitals regarding COVID was easing.

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Ukraine to get armoured combat vehicles from West, asks for tanks

France confirms it will send first light tanks to Ukraine, while the US considers sending Bradley fighting vehicles.

France 24

France's forgotten African war heroes finally receive full pension rights

In tonight's edition: France's African soldiers, who fought in the world wars and France's colonial conflicts, win a final battle. Known as Senegalese tirailleurs, the surviving fighters will be able to live out their days back in Africa after a pension U-turn by Paris. Also, Tunisia's central bank chief says…

The Guardian - UK

Record warm winter in parts of Europe forces closure of ski slopes

Resorts open hiking trails and lifts for mountain bikes amid unseasonably high temperatures and lack of snow

The Guardian - UK

Prosecutors call for France’s former spy chief to stand trial

Bernard Squarcini and 10 others await magistrates’ decision on hearing charges including influence peddling and forgery

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Asharq Al-Awsat

‘Feels Like Summer’: Warm Winter Breaks Temperature Records in Europe

Record-high winter temperatures swept across parts of Europe over the new year, bringing calls from activists for faster action against climate change while offering short-term respite to governments struggling with high gas prices. Hundreds of sites have seen temperature records smashed in the past days, from Switzerland to Poland to…

France 24

African soldiers: France's forgotten war heroes finally given full pension rights

Thousands of African troops fought bravely in World War I and World War II, as well as in France's colonial wars, but many remain unaware of their sacrifice. There are just 39 Senegalese tirailleurs, or sharpshooters, alive today. They only gained French nationality in 2016, which gave them the right…

The Independent UK

Half of France’s ski slopes closed after unseasonably warm winter temperatures

‘You’d have to be mad to deny global warming,’ the head of one ski resort said

The Independent UK

Palestinian rights lawyer says deportation won't stop him

Palestinian lawyer and activist Salah Hammouri is vowing to keep fighting for the rights of the Palestinian people despite his deportation to France following Israel’s claim that he has ties to a banned militant group

Radio France Internationale

Messi returns to PSG after break to celebrate World Cup victory over France

Lionel Messi returned to training on Wednesday at Paris Saint-Germain just over a fortnight after skippering Argentina to a thrilling victory over France in the World Cup final in Qatar.

Reuters

Climate activists spray-paint entrance to French PM's office

Two climate activists spray-painted the front entrance of the French prime minister's office on Wednesday in protest at what campaign group Derniere Renovation (Last Renovation) called "climate crimes" committed by the state.

Radio France Internationale

France suspends internet sales of paracetamol as stocks dwindle

The French government on Wednesday announced an immediate ban on the internet sale of all paracetamol-based painkillers, effective until the end of January. Paracetamol, particularly in forms suitable for children, has been in short supply for the past six months, mainly because of a Chinese ban on the export of…

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