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France Calls on Iran to Release Jailed Researcher

French President Emmanuel Macron called for the “immediate release” of a French-Iranian researcher imprisoned in Iran, officials said Sunday. Macron made the plea in a “long” phone call on Saturday with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, according to a statement from the French presidency. Fariba Adelkhah, a 62-year-old anthropologist, has been…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Macron calls on Iran to release jailed researcher

French officials say President Emmanuel Macron has called for the “immediate release” of a French-Iranian researcher imprisoned in Iran

The Independent UK

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

The Guardian - UK

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France's leading international FIAC art fair ousted for Art Basel

The French art world was shaken this week by news that Art Basel's owner, the Swiss firm MCH, has swooped in to replace France's own, long-running FIAC international art fair. The decision has brought into question the future of small art galleries in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

‘We got the big calls right’ said Boris Johnson. But did he really?

Observer writers examine whether the claims in the PM’s speech to parliament on 19 January actually hold water

The Guardian - UK

Rob Kearney predicts Ireland and France will fight it out for glory as he relishes calling the shots

The long-time Ireland full-back says Andy Farrell's men can approach the championship in confident mood after a big November

Irish Mirror

Get Shorty... Clermont-Ferrand kicks 'quick format movies' into touch!

Clermont-Ferrand has become a buzzing hive of excitement and activity this weekend as the International Short Film Festival raised its curtains on Friday... the world's largest festival dedicated to the short format and the second largest film festival in France after Cannes.

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USMNT’s Tim Weah Out of Qualifier vs. Canada Due to Vaccination Status

Canada does not consider Weah to be fully vaccinated, although he is considered fully vaccinated in France, where he plays professionally.

Sports Illustrated

Team GB snowboard medal prospect Charlotte Bankes: ‘Nobody ever knows what’s going to happen. That’s what makes it so fun’

Charlotte Bankes will be in Beijing to compete in snowboard cross yet the 26-year-old has represented France in two Winter Olympics, she tells Sean Ingle

The Guardian - UK

Minister of Defence says France won't stay in Mali if price is too high

French defence minister Florence Parly has said that European states combating Islamist militants in Mali will endeavour to find a way to keep their mission going, but there are limits to the price that France is willing to pay to remain there.

Radio France Internationale

'Swipe left for unvaxxed’: Vaccine status complicates the scene on dating apps

Since the vaccine pass came into force in France, people who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 can no longer meet up in bars, restaurants and cinemas – the ideal places for a date. On dating apps, an increasing number of users are posting their vaccination status. FRANCE 24 asked…

France 24

The time has come for Fabien Galthié’s France to deliver a trophy

They begin the Six Nations as favourites after some scintillating performances but winning silverware can be the hardest step

The Guardian - UK

‘The day I left was the saddest of my life’: EU nationals on the pain of leaving UK

They miss the trees, the curry, the friends … but most of all, they miss feeling the UK was somewhere they could call home

The Guardian - UK

France won't stay in Mali if price is too high -defence minister

European states combating Islamist militants in Mali will try to find a way to keep their mission going, but there are limits to the price that France is prepared to pay to remain there, French Defence Minister Florence Parly said on Saturday.

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France 24

Karl Toko-Ekambi: Lyon star helping power Cameroon surge

Lyon striker Karl Toko-Ekambi has been crucial to Africa Cup of Nations hosts Cameroon winning the status of favourites after surging through the tournament so far. His darting runs, clever creative play and sharp finishing skills have been invaluable assets. FRANCE 24 looks back at Toko-Ekambi’s career.

The Guardian - UK

Covid: France reports 332,398 new cases; some UK schools reintroduce mask wearing in classrooms – as it happened

New Zealand PM deemed a close contact of a person who tested positive for Covid-19; Japanese infections set record for fifth consecutive day

Asharq Al-Awsat

France Says Signs Iran Nuclear Talks 'Could Succeed'

Negotiations in Vienna on reviving a 2015 deal on the Iranian nuclear program are difficult but there are some signs that the talks could succeed, a French presidential official said on Friday. World powers are holding the talks in a bid to bring the United States back into the deal…

The Independent UK

In France, anti-vax fury, politics make public service risky

In France, election-time politics and fury among opponents of COVID-19 vaccinations are making public service increasingly risky

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France 24

Chantilly: France's castle of princes

Every year, almost half a million visitors flock to Chantilly, one of France's most beautiful castles. Located an hour from Paris and built in 1358, its princes greeted Louis XIV for sumptuous banquets. In the 19th century, Henri d'Orléans, Duke of Aumale, restored the château and turned it into an…

France 24

France's price hikes: Households bearing the brunt of inflation

For years, inflation rates have largely stayed below targets in developed nations despite economic growth, but the pandemic has changed the equation. In France, the annual consumer inflation index is now at 3.4 percent, a 13-year high driven largely by skyrocketing energy costs. Fuel prices at French pumps are currently…

Daily Mirror

Escape to the Chateau's Dick and Angel Strawbridge prepare for UK return

Dick and Angel Strawbridge will be touring the UK to share their stories of the adventures they've had in France renovating a 19th century chateau

France 24

Inside an Africa Cup fan zone, ‘everybody enjoys football in their own way’

As the Africa Cup of Nations heads into the quarterfinals on Saturday – with hosts Cameroon the favourites – FRANCE 24 went to one of the “fan zones” set up for local supporters unable to see the matches in the stadiums in the capital, Yaoundé.

Evening Standard

Six Nations TV schedule 2022: How to watch every match for FREE and online in UK

The finishing line is in sight for the 2022 Six Nations as France look to set the seal on a hugely impressive campaign by achieving a first Grand Slam for 12 years.

The Guardian - UK

‘Killed by indifference’: France shocked by death on busy Paris street

Swiss photographer René Robert died from hypothermia after falling and being ignored for nine hours

Wales Online

Sam Warburton's worry for Wales as he reveals surprise Six Nations title contender

The former Wales and Lions captain believes Wayne Pivac's men are facing too tough a task this year

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