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Decrying Ukraine War, Russian Soldier Seeks Refuge in France

Breaking the rules by taking a deep drag of his cigarette in a Paris airport washroom, the fugitive paratrooper rips his Russian passport in two and tosses it in the toilet, along with his military ID. It is Pavel Filatiev's last act of defiance before turning his back on his…

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France rejects asylum claim of Syrian journalist who documented IS group crimes

France has rejected an asylum request by a prominent Syrian journalist who contributed to numerous international publications and helped document the crimes committed by foreign jhadists in Syria. He now risks being deported back to his homeland from his current location in Turkey.

France 24

French Court Upholds Assad Uncle’s Conviction over Ill-Gotten Assets

France's top administrative court on Wednesday confirmed the conviction of Rifaat al-Assad, uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in an "ill-gotten gains" case over wealth estimated at 90 million euros ($89 million). Rifaat al-Assad, 85, is the younger brother of Bashar's father and former Syrian dictator Hafez al-Assad, and himself…

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Decrying Ukraine war, Russian soldier seeks refuge in France

A fugitive Russian paratrooper who published a book online denouncing his government and military is seeking refuge in France

The Independent UK

Pavel Filatyev, ex-Russian soldier: 'I sense this threat but I don't want to lie'

Pavel Filatyev is a former Russian soldier who fought for two months in Ukraine. In an online journal, he denounced the invasion of Ukraine and the pitiful state of the Russian army. Out of fear of reprisals, he fled his country with the help of an NGO. The 34-year-old former…

France 24

French top court upholds prison sentence of Bashar al-Assad's uncle

France's highest court on Wednesday confirmed a ruling that found Rifaat al-Assad, an uncle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was guilty of acquiring millions of euros worth of French property using funds diverted from the Syrian state.

Reuters

Tyre Extinguishers claim more than 600 SUVs ‘disarmed’ in one night

Group says ‘climate disaster’ vehicles targeted in nine countries including the UK, France and Canada

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Frances Tiafoe’s incredible US Open ride comes after journey like no other

The 24-year-old could end America’s long wait for a men’s slam champion having beaten the odds in so many ways

The Guardian - US

France to send latest nuclear shipment to Japan

A shipment of reprocessed nuclear fuel arrived in the early hours of Wednesday at the French port city of Cherbourg, according to an AFP photographer, bound for Japan to be used in a power plant.

Radio France Internationale

Charles to meet with parents of teenager who died after eating Pret baguette

Natasha Ednan-Laperouse had a severe allergic reaction during a flight to France in 2016

The Independent UK

France's Macron punctures Spanish project for cross-border gas pipeline

Building a gas pipeline across the Pyrenees mountains is in "Europe's interest" and is a project that Spain will vigorously defend despite top-level French opposition, a Spanish minister said on Tuesday in Madrid. French President Emmanuel Macron, however, has argued the project is "unnecessary".

Radio France Internationale

Royal Commission for AlUla Signs Agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) has signed a five-year-agreement with Louvre Museum in Paris, which includes the display of a sculpture dating back to the Lihyanite period. According to the agreement, the Louvre will show the historical and cultural legacy of Saudi Arabia and AlUla, the Saudi Press Agency…

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Tunisia's Jabeur Into US Open Semi-finals

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur became the first African woman in history to reach the semi-finals of the US Open on Tuesday as France's Caroline Garcia ended the hopes of American teenager Coco Gauff to advance to the last four. Jabeur, who also claimed a notable first in July as the first…

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Suspects in Bastille Day attack trial deny terrorist ties

The defendants on trial for the 2016 Bastille Day truck attack in southern France that killed 86 people are denying any links to terrorism

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The Guardian - UK

Cost of living and climate are higher global priorities than Ukraine, poll finds

But there remains strong support in many countries for Russian military withdrawal from Ukraine, survey finds

The Independent UK

Dimitri Payet hopes West Ham fans now understand ‘brutal’ departure

The former France international left the club for Marseille in controversial fashion five years ago

USA Today Sports Media Group

Trio of Celtics alumni lead France to 81-68 blowout of Bosnia and Herzegovina in EuroBasket play

France was led by former Boston big man Guerschon Yabusele with 15 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, as many steals, and a block.

Reuters

French court to rule on plan to block porn sites over access for minors

A Paris court is set to rule next month on whether a French regulator has the right to block access to international porn sites in France unless those sites can guarantee they can prevent minors under 18 from accessing them.

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The Independent UK

Paul Pogba ‘fine’ after knee surgery as he faces World Cup fitness race

The France international sustained the injury in pre-season

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Kenny Logan treated for cancer, Gareth Thomas spat at in street and Vakatawa speaks

The latest rugby stories from around the world

The Independent UK

Tottenham are capable of winning trophies, Hugo Lloris believes

The World Cup-winner is yet to claim a piece of club silverware during his decade in north London

France 24

India's LGBT community fights for more visibility

India's Supreme Court recently ruled that same-sex couples are entitled to the same social benefits as traditional families. The breakthrough comes four years after the country decriminalised homosexuality. Yet members of the LGBT community often live in the shadows, rejected by their family or society at large. Activists are helping…

Reuters

France preparing disused pipeline to supply more winter gas to Germany

France is reactivating a disused pipeline in its northeastern Moselle administrative department, originally built for east-to-west flows, to send Germany gas under an energy deal unveiled by President Emmanuel Macron, according to French officials.

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe reveals Emmanuel Macron’s role in him staying at PSG

The France star turned down offers from Real Madrid to stay in Paris

Radio France Internationale

French public swimming pools forced to close due to soaring electricity costs

The company Vert-Marine, which runs a network of 80 public swimming pools across France says it has chosen to close 30 of them until further notice as they are not economically viable.The company cited rising electricity costs as the reason behind the closures.

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