The Guardian says France‘s military intelligence chief is leaving his post after Paris failed to accurately predict – in contrast with western allies – that Russia would launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
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France24 says Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that all EU purchases of Russian gas must be made in roubles starting April 1 – a demand rejected by France and Germany.
France24 says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on French companies including carmaker Renault, supermarket group Auchan and DIY retailer Leroy Merlin to leave Russia.
The Guardian says Novak Djokovic’s efforts to compete at the next grand slam on the tennis calendar will be far less complicated than his failed Australian Open bid.
France24 says Rules requiring people to show a Covid-19 vaccine passport to access venues will be lifted in France on March 14.
France24 says Former justice minister Christiane Taubira pulled out of France’s presidential race on Wednesday, acknowledging her failure to collect enough signatures.
The Guardian says France has extended its time limit for abortion after an epic battle in parliament, amid anger that thousands of women had to travel abroad each year to terminate pregnancies.
The Metro says The French fashion agent linked to Jeffrey Epstein killed himself in prison in between patrols for vulnerable inmates, it has been claimed.
The Independent says France is hosting a summit on Wednesday devoted to the fight against Islamic extremists in West Africa as Paris considers withdrawing its troops from Mali.
Euronews says several people have died in southwestern France after an explosion and fire ripped through a residential street.
The Independent says Police in Paris shot a man who threatened officers with a knife at a train station.
Pressure mounts on Macron as protesters from across France are standing up to his tough stance against the anti-vaccinated. Macron says he wants to annoy…
French ban freedom convoy protest as Police in Paris plan to take control of a demonstration in the French capital this weekend.
France24 says protesters set out from southern France on Wednesday in what they call a “freedom convoy” that will converge on Paris and Brussels to demand an end to COVID-19 restrictions.
Kyiv Post says French Illusions About Dialogue With Putin – claiming the French believe Putin is listening to them but in reality Putin is only interested in talking to the USA.
France’s duelling far-right presidential candidates are holding back-to-back campaign rallies on Saturday, trying to steal each other’s thunder and keep their anti-Islam agenda for the…
France24 says France began lifting coronavirus restrictions including mandatory outdoor mask-wearing Wednesday.
Thousands gather in Europe on Saturday to protest vaccine passports. Capital cities across Europe were lined with thousands of people who object to the governments…
France24 says The World Health Organization has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, as France, Germany and Brazil posted new records of infections.
The Independent says A five-year-old British girl has been killed in an accident on a ski slope in the French Alps, according to reports.
French presidential candidate Valerie Pecresse stressed the need for stronger EU borders on Friday, Her comments were inspired by a visit to a refugee camp.…
Teachers in France walked out in their thousands over Covid rules to add to Macron’s woes – the teachers are demanding clarity over restrictions.
The Independent says Man arrested over slaughter of British family in French Alps released and ruled out of investigation
France24 says Huge numbers of French teachers went on strike Thursday as staff demand clarity from the government on coronavirus measures.
France eases travel restrictions for UK travellers. The previously imposed strict COVID rules for arrivals from the United Kingdom have been relaxed from today. France…