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France and Iraq sign strategic agreements on energy, transport

French President Emmanuel Macron met Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Thursday to sign a set of strategic agreements intended to boost Baghdad's economic cooperation with Paris, notably in the energy and public transportation sectors.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine seeks more weapons after securing tanks from allies

Russia has stepped up attempts to break through Ukraine's defences with heavy fighting in the east of the country, underlining Kyiv's need of more Western weapons, Ukrainian officials said on Friday. Read FRANCE 24's liveblog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

Bernard Laporte set to resign as French rugby president after corruption charge

Former France men’s coach Laporte is appealing after being found guilty of corruption in December

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Calderstones mum never revealed her past fighting Nazis

Sabine Specter was part of the resistance during the war, before she moved to Liverpool

Liverpool Echo

France to Boost 'Exceptional Partnership' with Morocco

France denied any crisis with Morocco, stressing that the partnership between the two countries is "exceptional." The spokesman of the French Foreign Ministry, Anne-Claire Legendre, assured on Thursday that the country is "not in crisis" with Morocco, following criticism in Morocco of the European country's approach towards Rabat. "On the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

With troops in Romania, France seeks to capitalise on military ties

France is looking to press ahead with lucrative military contracts in Romania after sending battle group tanks and an air defence system to the country as part of efforts to bolster NATO's ranks on the eastern flank, diplomatic sources said.

Reuters

Shay Given believes 'real deal' Evan Ferguson can be the difference in Euro 2024 qualifying

Exclusive: Ireland legend Shay Given knows the dangers of overhyping a young player but says the Brighton ace is a gem

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Commentary: Why the Wagner Group’s influence in West Africa is growing

France has waged a counterterrorism campaign in the small West African country of Burkina Faso since 2018. But on Jan. 20, hundreds of protesters in the capital city of Ouagadougou waved Russian flags and demanded the French army’s ouster. Days later, the country’s military government told the French to leave…

Chicago Tribune

Who will win the Six Nations? The big talking points ahead of the 2023 Championship

England and Wales both have new coaching teams ahead of the Six Nations

The Independent UK

France must ‘leave open door’ to sending fighter jets to Ukraine, says Macron ally

France must “leave open the door” to sending fighter jets to Ukraine, a senior MP and ally of Emmanuel Macron has said.

Evening Standard

Cost of natural disasters in France soars to highest in 23 years

Natural disasters caused €10 billion of losses in 2022 as such events became more frequent and more intense, the head of the federation of French insurance companies said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

Six Nations talking points: New eras, World Cup year and a two-horse title race?

England and Wales both have new coaching teams.

The Independent UK

Number of EU students enrolling in UK universities halves post-Brexit

Data shows sharp decline in students from Italy, Germany and France with Brexit seen as primary deterrent

The Guardian - UK

World’s top two Ireland and France expected to dominate Six Nations title race

England and Wales are under new coaching teams

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France, Iraq Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

French President Emmanuel Macron met with Iraq Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Thursday, said the French presidency, signing a set of strategic agreements meant to boost Iraq's economic cooperation with Paris, especially in the energy and publics transportation sectors. France and Iraq signed a treaty seeking to strengthen bilateral…

Reuters

Lula calls on France's Macron to attend summit of Amazon countries

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday urged his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, to have France attend the summit of the Amazon countries that he aims to host in coming months.

Evening Standard

Gareth Southgate questions whether England players ‘truly believed’ they could beat France at World Cup

Gareth Southgate has admitted he is unsure whether England “truly believed” they were capable of beating France at the World Cup.

Zenger

Book Review: ‘To Kidnap A Pope’ Recounts How Napoleon Normalized Religious Freedom

Napoleon’s argument for religious freedom would outlast his empire and become a norm across Europe.

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Daily Mirror

'With our pension age rising we need a French lesson to stop the robbing Tories'

In France people have taken to the streets over plans to raise the state pension age to 64, while we risk a hike to 68 and barely whimper, says Paul Routledge

Reuters

France, Italy close to deal on supplying air defence system to Ukraine -sources

France and Italy are close to finalising the technical details to supply an SAMP/T air defence system to Ukraine, two diplomatic sources said on Thursday, although it was unclear how quickly a final decision would come.

The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate: Family persuaded me to stay on after England’s World Cup ended

The 52-year-old spent a week pondering his future in the wake of England’s 2-1 defeat to France in the World Cup quarter-finals.

The Independent UK

Gareth Southgate reveals why he stayed at England after World Cup

The 52-year-old spent a week pondering his future in the wake of England’s 2-1 defeat to France in the World Cup quarter-finals

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: Pension reform fury, employment after 55, Paris Peace Accords

A majority of French people disapprove of the government proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64-years-old. Women could come off worse than men, and it will involve addressing senior employment, which France does not do particularly well. And how the Paris Peace Accords, marking a temporary end…

Daily Mirror

Gareth Southgate explains how he was persuaded to stay as England manager after World Cup

Gareth Southgate considered quitted as England manager after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar - where the Three Lions crashed out in a quarterfinal defeat to eventual finalists France

France 24

A snapshot of France’s thriving tourism industry

For decades, France has been the world's number one tourist destination, ahead of Spain and the United States. In 2019, nearly 90 million people visited the country. The aim had been to reach 100 million tourists by 2020, but then the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Yet after several tough years, the…

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