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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.

Reuters

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

The Independent UK

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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…

Radio France Internationale

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

Daily Mirror

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…

France 24

France's foreign minister visits Odesa to show support for Ukraine

The French Minister for Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, visited Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa on Thursday to discuss how France can help Ukraine as it fights Russia's attack on its independence – though she did not say there were plans to send French-made tanks.

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France urges release of 7 nationals imprisoned in Iran

France has called for the “immediate release” of seven French nationals detained in Iran

The Independent UK

Iraqi Prime Minister meets Macron in Paris for energy and security talks

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani arrives in France on Thursday for energy and security talks with President Emmanuel Macron.

Radio France Internationale

Georginio Rutter set for Leeds debut in FA Cup tie with Accrington

The France Under-21s striker was a recent signing from Hoffenheim for a fee which could rise to £36million.

The Independent UK

Strikes disrupt French fuel deliveries, but participation waning

Protests against French government plans to raise the retirement age had a muted impact on the energy sector on Thursday, the first day of 48-hour strikes, lowering hydropower output and curbing some refinery deliveries.

Reuters

Paris: Franco-Irish Citizen Held in Iran Must be Freed Immediately

Bernard Phelan, a Franco-Irish citizen detained in Iran, must be released immediately and provided access to urgent medical care, the Foreign Ministry in Paris said on Thursday. "The denial of medical access by Iranian authorities is unacceptable", Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre told journalists, adding France was very concerned about…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tourists warned not to bother trying to speak French in comedy video

Comedian pokes fun at rather ‘curt’ style of Parisian service

The Independent UK

Madrid exhibition tells story of Spaniards sent to Nazi concentration camp

About 7,500 Spanish Republicans who fled to France were deported to Mauthausen camp in Austria

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Daily Mirror

French ski resorts strikes - everything you need to know from key dates to refund rights

Two main unions covering lift and seasonal workers in the Alps plan “unlimited” industrial action from January 31 as part of wider protests against pension reforms in France

Daily Mirror

Zinedine Zidane 'eyes three clubs' for managerial return after France and Man Utd snubs

Champions League winner Zinedine Zidane has been biding his time over a managerial comeback since leaving Real Madrid for a second time at the end of the 2020-21 season

The Independent UK

As French ski workers announce strikes, how could they affect half-term holidays?

Industrial action is causing uncertainty for those booking February skiing trips

Daily Mirror

Full list of strikes that could hit February half term holidays from France to Spain

February half term holidays could be affected by strikes in the UK, France, Spain and Portugal due to a series of walkouts planned throughout the month

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French docks, oil refineries, power stations hit by wave of pension protests

The national strike to protest pension reform got back under way in France on Thursday, with the CGT trade union calling on port and power workers, as well as those in the refinery and petrol distribution sector, to down tools in opposition to government plans to abolish special pension deals…

The Independent UK

France recalls ambassador to Burkina Faso, pulls out troops

The French foreign ministry says it is recalling its ambassador to Burkina Faso for consultations, one day after Paris decided to withdraw troops from the West African country following a demand by its military rulers

Reuters

French foreign minister arrives in Odesa to assess Ukraine's needs

French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna arrived on Thursday in Odesa, the strategic port city on Ukraine's Black Sea coast, as part of France's efforts to boost its relationship with Ukraine and discuss its needs in the coming months.

Radio France Internationale

Franco-Syrian author wins career gong at Angoulême comics festival

The 50th Angoulême International Comics Festival, held every year in south-western France, was officially inaugurated on Wednesday with a ceremony to grant the coveted Grand Prix d'Angoulême. This year's award for career excellence went to Franco-Syrian author Riad Sattouf.

France 24

France recalls ambassador from Burkina Faso after agreeing to withdraw troops

France said on Thursday that it was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa's Sahel region.

Radio France Internationale

France recalls ambassador from Burkina Faso as troops prepare to leave

Officials in Paris on Thursday announced that France was recalling its ambassador from Burkina Faso, a day after agreeing to demands from the ruling military junta to pull out troops from the former French colony in Africa's Sahel region.

The Conversation

Pension reform in France: Macron and demonstrators resume epic tussle begun over 30 years ago

More than 1 million people poured onto the streets in France on Thursday to protest the government’s plans to reform the pension regime. The bill, which was presented to the Council of Ministers on Monday, aims to raise the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64 years old starting from…

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