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In France, Macron faces calls to rescind Vladimir Putin's Legion of Honor medal

Some French legislators and activists are calling on the French president to rescind the award to the Russian leader because of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Biden will mark one-year anniversary of Ukraine invasion with Poland trip

The White House said Friday that US President Joe Biden will mark this month's anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine with a visit to NATO ally Poland to meet with President Andrzej Duda and other eastern European allies. Earlier in the day, Russian forces struck critical infrastructure in Kharkiv,…

France 24

Macron considers stripping Putin of French Legion of Honour medal

Ukraine’s wartime leader Volodymyr Zelensky has now been bestowed with France’s highest medal of honour. But there’s a problem: Russian President Vladimir Putin has the same medal.

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Macron weighs kicking Putin out of French Legion of Honor

Ukraine’s wartime leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has now been bestowed with France’s highest medal of honor

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell calls on Irish fans to be ‘weapon’ against France in Six Nations

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell wants the home fans to roar their team to victory in Saturday’s sold-out Six Nations showdown

The Guardian - UK

Max Malins says Eddie Jones dropped him because of his ‘body language’

The England wing Max Malins was ‘shocked’ by the decision before playing France in the 2022 Six Nations but scored two tries against Scotland in his 2023 comeback

The Guardian - UK

DR Congo's displaced phone home

In Rutshuru, DR Congo, the International Committee of the Red Cross has set up phone booths to help displaced families track down those left behind in combat zones. Also, a new film is out in France that focuses on the Senegalese tirailleurs, a corps of colonial infantry in the French…

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Conor Murray's dad Gerry being treated in hospital for serious injuries following crash

Ireland boss Andy Farrell announced that Murray is set to start against France in the Guinness Six Nations at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday

Irish Mirror

Andy Farrell taking positives from Dan Sheehan injury

The Ireland hooker has been ruled out of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with France due to injury

The Independent UK

Andy Farrell wants home advantage to be a weapon against France

"Well, they’re definitely going to be up for it, aren’t they," said the Ireland boss of the expected crowd reaction. "Everyone is looking forward to this"

Irish Mirror

Fantasy Six Nations tips for Round 2 including France super-sub

The Six Nations 2023 continues this weekend and here are your Fantasy tips for the second round of action starting on Saturday.

Bristol Post

Podcast: ChatGPT in French schools, Placard Man, first French pensions

How French educators are grappling with new AI-based technology, like ChatGPT, and how it will affect teaching, evaluating and learning. Voltuan, the most-recognised man on French demos, talks about life as a full-time activist. And the 17th century origins of France's pension system.

Radio France Internationale

Six Nations 2023: Full fixtures, results, schedule and TV channel guide

Full list of Six Nations games and how to watch them

The Independent UK

Holocaust denier set for further hearing in extradition proceedings

Vincent Reynouard was arrested in Anstruther, Fife, in November after being on the run from police in France.

The Independent UK

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Algeria recalls ambassador to France over wanted dissident

Algeria has recalled its envoy to France "for consultations" after Paris intervened to help Amira Bouraoui, an activist and journalist who is wanted by Algiers, avoid deportation and detention.

Reuters

France says it wants stronger ties with Algeria despite envoy recall

France will continue efforts to strengthen ties with Algeria despite Algiers accusing Paris on Wednesday of orchestrating the escape of an activist it wants to arrest, a French foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Irish Mirror

France boss Fabien Galthié's high praise for Ireland after naming team for Six Nations Aviva clash

'When you watch Ireland play you are watching Leinster - there's this attacking style of rugby which is recognised as being remarkable in the rugby world'

Daily Mirror

Shock French Cleeve Hurdle winner Gold Tweet to be supplemented for Cheltenham

Gold Tweet surprised Dashel Drasher and Paisley Park plus his own trainer Gabriel Leenders when becoming France's first graded race winner at Cheltenham for 18 years

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New French envoy seeks release of citizens in talks with Iran's Raisi

France's new envoy to Iran told President Ebrahim Raisi that Tehran had to immediately release seven French nationals detained in the country, the foreign ministry said after the envoy handed his credentials to the Iranian leader this week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

France’s Macron Awards Legion of Honor to Ukraine’s Zelenskiy

President Emmanuel Macron has bestowed the Legion of Honor on Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Paris. It is the highest award a French president can give to a counterpart, the Elysee Palace said in an overnight statement. "A salute to Ukraine and its people. A salute to…

Evening Standard

Patrice Evra: Ex-Manchester United and France star fined for posting homophobic abuse online

Former Red Devils captain fined €1,000 (£890) and ordered to pay €2,000 (£1780) compensation to two anti-hate campaign groups

Reuters

No change in approach to Syria govt after earthquake - France

France's political approach to the Syrian government will not change, a foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday, adding that aid in response to the earthquake would go through non-governmental organisations and the United Nations mechanism.

Belfast Live

Ireland vs France: Stuart McCloskey insists he has moved on from Joe Schmidt snub

McCloskey's international career has started to build momentum under Andy Farrell

The Independent UK

Half-term travellers warned to expect disruption at UK border amid strikes

Some 1,000 Border Force officers will strike for four days

Reuters

France's Macron awards Legion of Honour to Ukraine's Zelenskiy

President Emmanuel Macron has bestowed the Legion of Honour on Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy during a visit to Paris.

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