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French police mobilised as "Freedom Convoys" converge on Paris

France mobilised thousands of police in and around Paris and set up checkpoints at toll stations on Friday to keep out convoys of motorists converging on the capital for a protest against government COVID-19 curbs.

Reuters

France vs Ireland UK kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news

France host Ireland in Paris on Saturday in the second round of Six Nations 2022 fixtures - here's the UK start time and how to watch

Bristol Post

EU threatens sanctions on Russia’s financial, energy sectors in event of Ukraine invasion

EU sanctions would target Russia’s financial and energy sectors if Moscow opts to invade Ukraine, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen said Friday. The UK, US and Estonia also urged their nationals to leave Ukraine as Russia prepared to hold fresh military exercises near the two countries’ border and…

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Andy Farrell urges Ireland to ‘be brave’ and play their own game against France

Saturday’s clash in Paris is likely to have a major bearing on the destination of the Six Nations title

The Independent UK

French Discoverer of HIV Virus Luc Montagnier Dies at 89

French researcher Luc Montagnier, who won a Nobel Prize in 2008 for discovering the HIV virus and more recently spread false claims about the coronavirus, has died at age 89, local government officials in France said. Montagnier died Tuesday at the American Hospital of Paris in Neuilly-sur-Seine, a western suburb…

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France's Nobel winner for co-discovery of HIV virus dies aged 89

French scientist Luc Montagnier, who won the Nobel prize for medicine for his co-discovery of the HIV virus that causes AIDS, has died aged 89, the mayor of the Paris suburb where he was hospitalised said Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Dear Paris: I'm sorry about Emily

I swear, those berets weren't my idea

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Inspired by Ottawa protests, French motorists join ‘Freedom Convoy’ bound for Paris

A French version of Canada’s “Freedom Convoy” hit the roads on Thursday, with hundreds of motorists headed for the capital. Most members oppose France’s vaccine pass, but some see the protest as a continuation of the Yellow Vest movement that rocked the country before the pandemic.

France 24

Analysis-Leaving Mali would not be easy as French military feels the heat

France is considering withdrawing its troops from Mali, but adapting its strategy to prevent Islamist militancy spreading south may prove complex and contribute to uncertainty in the region.

Reuters

Rugby evening headlines as Wales issue injury update on missing stars and Austin Healey claims Italy win over England is 'not completely ridiculous'

The latest rugby news as Wales, Scotland and others name their teams for round two of the Six Nations

Wales Online

Edinburgh woman opens her own cafe after quitting job and learning to bake in Paris

Frances Gilmour made the impulse decision to view and buy her new business on East Norton Street, Abbeyhill, within the same day and now says it's the happiest she's ever felt in her life.

Edinburgh Live

Gregor Townsend believes Scots can build on opening win and banish Cardiff blues

Scotland have not won in the Welsh capital since 2002.

The Independent UK

'I'm feeling really ready' - Joey Carbery makes his first Six Nations start in crunch Paris clash

The Auckland-born Kildare man has been through the ringer with injuries and is determined to enjoy every minute of Saturday's Stade de France encounter

Irish Mirror

Six Nations: Blow for Ireland as Johnny Sexton ruled out of crucial France meeting

Ireland will be without their captain Johnny Sexton for their crunch Six Nations clash against France in Paris this weekend.

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Radio France Internationale

Paris bans French 'Freedom convoys' vaccine pass protests from Friday

Paris police said Thursday they would ban the French "Freedom convoys" inspired by a truckers' protest against Covid rules that has paralysed the Canadian capital Ottawa.

Evening Standard

Paris bans Covid ‘freedom convoy’ descending on French capital as trucker protests flare around world

Anybody caught taking part in the convoy in the French capital risks two years in prison and fines equivalent to some £4,000

Asharq Al-Awsat

Indonesia Signs Deal with France to Buy 6 Rafale Warplanes

Indonesia signed a deal with France Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42, Jakarta's defense minister said, as Paris bolsters military ties in the Asia-Pacific. "We agreed on the purchase of 42 Rafale.

The Independent UK

Paris police ban threatened blockades by virus protesters

Paris police are banning road blockades threatened by groups organizing online against COVID-19 restrictions

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Meaningless media frenzy greets Abdeslam who takes the stand to say nothing new

On Wednesday, the Palais de Justice in central Paris was invaded by hordes of journalists anxious to report on the testimony of Salah Abdeslam, brother of one of the suicide bombers, and the sole survivor of the attack teams who killed 130 people in Paris on the night of 13…

Reuters

Paris police authority bans French 'Freedom Convoy' protests from the capital

The Paris police authority said it had decided to ban the so-called motorists' "Freedom Convoy" from holding protests in the French capital from February 11-February 14.

Bangkok Post

Indonesia orders six Rafale jets from France

Indonesia signed a deal with France Thursday to buy six Rafale warplanes as part of an anticipated total order of 42, Jakarta's defence minister said, as Paris bolsters military ties in the Asia-Pacific.

France 24

Biden tells US citizens to leave Ukraine as military drills increase fears of Russian invasion

Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills on Thursday, scheduled to continue until February 20. The exercises have raised concerns in Western countries, with fears that Moscow is plotting a major escalation in the conflict in Ukraine. Follow the day's events as they unfolded.

The Guardian - AU

Covid news: Spain drops mandatory use of face masks outdoors; UK reports another 66,638 daily cases – as it happened

Face coverings still required in indoor public spaces in Spain; UK records 66,638 daily infections and 206 Covid-linked deaths

Evening Standard

‘Failed suicide bomber’ accused of being key member of ISIS Paris massacre tells court he had ‘changed his mind’ about attack

A suspected suicide bomber accused of being a key member of an ISIS attack on Paris that killed 130 people claimed he backed out of detonating his explosive vest after ‘changing his mind’.

Radio France Internationale

French 'Freedom convoys' on the way to Paris to show anger over Covid rules

Inspired by Canadian truckers, a 'Freedom Convoy' of French drivers has taken to the roads this Wednesday to reach Paris by Saturday to join a demonstration over the Covid vaccine pass and other social issues. Organised via social media platforms, the protesters plan to converge on Brussels on Monday 14…

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