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Nigeria-led regional bloc ready to flex its muscle in Niger

Coup leaders and Russia are attempting to frame takeover as anti-neocolonialism after misjudging reaction from Ecowas

The Guardian - UK

ECOWAS steps up pressure on Niger coup leaders

West African military chiefs on Friday said a plan for a possible military intervention in Niger if coup leaders do not stand down has been made. Earlier, France rejected the Niger junta's move to scrap bilateral military pacts, saying only Niger’s "legitimate" leadership was entitled to do so. The news…

France 24

Niger marks independence day as coup leaders suspend FRANCE 24 and RFI

Thousands of pro-coup supporters take to the streets in Niger marking the 63rd anniversary of the country's independence from France, as FRANCE 24 and RFI are banned in the country. We talk to Dr Olayinka Ajala, senior politics lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, about the latest developments. Also, violence in…

France 24

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Absence making the heart grow fonder for Ben White and Jodie Burrage

Demanding training regimes and hectic playing schedules mean that Scotland scrum-half Ben White and tennis star Jodie Burrage have not spent much…

The National (Scotland)

Marcus Smith set to make England’s Rugby World Cup squad after big Steve Borthwick hint

Steve Borthwick has given the clearest indication yet that Marcus Smith will go to the Rugby World Cup by confirming he will take three fly-halves to France.

Evening Standard

France name experimental side for Scotland clash at Murrayfield

France will field an experimental side against Scotland tomorrow, with head coach Fabien Galthie selecting three debutants in his starting XV…

The National (Scotland)

Moroccan joy as national team makes history at Women’s World Cup

Celebrations as the team beat Colombia – and make it through to the last 16 of the tournament.

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Scotland’s Ben White ready to make his mark in France for club and country

The 25-year-old is set to go to the upcoming World Cup as his nation’s first-choice number nine.

The Independent UK

Why Château Lou Casteou is the ultimate luxury stay for tennis lovers

A tennis retreat in the South of France that combines expert coaching and spectacular surroundings — Stuart Brumfitt checks into Château Lou Casteou

Evening Standard

Niger coup brings France's complicated relationship with its former colonies into the spotlight

The coup in Niger is the latest in a series of military takeovers in West Africa that have toppled governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea. The ensuing political upheaval has caused tensions throughout the region and beyond – most notably with former colonial power France. FRANCE 24 speaks to…

France 24

England team vs Wales: Stage set for Marcus Smith’s World Cup audition

Marcus Smith will have a big chance to state his World Cup selection case when starting at fly-half in Saturday’s warm-up Test against Wales in Cardiff.

Evening Standard

Pro-coup protests continue in Niger as Biden urges Bazoum release

On Niger’s 63rd independence anniversary, protesters gather to show support for last week’s coup.

Al Jazeera

France condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine's grain infrastructure

Russian drones on Wednesday damaged infrastructure at a Ukrainian port on the Danube, targeting facilities vital for grain shipments from Ukraine following the collapse of a key export arrangement.

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The Independent UK

UK nationals arrive in France following evacuation from Niger

Foreign Office officials remain in Niger to support Britons still in the country after a military coup.

The Independent UK

Agence France-Presse pursues copyright case against X, formerly known as Twitter

France's international news agency, Agence France-Presse, says it's pursuing a copyright case against X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, in an effort to secure potential payment for its news content

Evening Standard

World famous yacht that Princess Diana had final summer holiday on sinks

The world-famous celebrity yacht enjoyed by Princess Diana on her final summer holiday in the south of France has sunk to the bottom of the sea.

Radio France Internationale

France asks Niger forces to guarantee embassy safety as protests hit capital

France has asked Niger's new junta to "fully guarantee" the safety of its embassy in Niamey on Thursday hours before hundreds of pro-military protesters took the sreets of the capital following last week's coup.

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The Guardian - UK

Niger: US and UK evacuate embassy staff as coup leaders double down

Staffing levels reduced as US says White House is committed to restoring president after last week’s coup

Cycling Weekly

'Fan photos have quadrupled' - has Netflix's Tour de France Unchained made riders more popular?

The show's stars have seen their profiles boosted by the new documentary

The Independent UK

2026 Rugby League World Cup to be hosted in southern hemisphere

France pulled out of hosting the tournament in May.

The Independent UK

Niger's civil society mobilizes the nation to fight for freedom from foreign interference

Niger’s ruling junta and civil society groups are calling on the nation to mobilize in the capital to fight for the country’s freedom and push back against foreign interference

Zenger

Rising Antisemitism: Attack On Jewish Teen Highlights Disturbing Pattern

Antisemitic Assault on Jewish Boy in Lyon Reflects Alarming Trend in France

The Independent UK

Women’s World Cup group tables and standings: How can each team qualify?

Jamaica and South Africa both stunned the Women’s World Cup as they reached the knock-out stages

Cycling News

2023 UCI Road World Championships favourites – Riders to watch in elite men's road race

Evenepoel, Van Aert, Van der Poel, Pogačar, Powless and Bettiol expected to shine in Glasgow on Sunday

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