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Saudi Arabia, France pledge $30m for Lebanon aid and development

France and Saudi Arabia announced a joint development fund for crisis-hit Lebanon Tuesday, pledging an initial $30 million to support food security and the country's crippled health sector, a French embassy statement said.

Reuters

Strictly host Claudia Winkleman's secret show outfit themes from France to Pat Butcher

Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman has hosted the dancing competition since 2010, alongside Tess Daly

Daily Mirror

England captain Sarah Hunter ruled out of Six Nations decider against France

The captain picked up a rib injury last weekend in the win against Ireland, with Poppy Cleall poised to take Hunter’s role for grand slam clash

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UN Takes Step to Put UN Veto Users under Global Spotlight

The UN General Assembly took a first step to put the five permanent members of the Security Council under a global spotlight Tuesday when they use their veto power, a move highlighted by Russia’s veto and threat of future vetoes that has paralyzed any action by the UN’s most powerful…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A top French court overturns government-ordered mosque closure, a first

France's highest administrative court dismissed on Tuesday an appeal from the Interior Ministry that aimed to close a mosque in the southwestern town of Pessac for six months.

Reuters

Derecognised SGFI uses govt emblem to collect money from students for World Gymnasiade

NEW DELHI: The School Games Federation of India (SGFI) seems to have courted a new controversy. Despite being derecognised by the Union sports ministry in December 2020, the school sports body, allegedly, has continued to use the emblem of the Government of India as well as the logo of the…

The Times of India

Brit couple found dead in France in 'murder-suicide' after severe financial problems

Local police found John Boyes, 64, and Kathryn Boyes, 65, dead on the grounds of the home on Sunday, although it is believed they both died on Thursday

Daily Mirror

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Clock ticking as French left mulls coalition deal to humble Macron

The fractured French left – buoyed by strong polling by veteran progressive Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the presidentials – was this week clambering to agree a coalition deal that would unite the Greens, Socialists and Communists under a common banner with the far-left France Unbowed party (LFI) in time for legislative…

Radio France Internationale

Wanted: woman with green credentials for worst job in France

It is known in France as the political job from hell.

Reuters

Forty countries meet in Germany on bolstering Ukraine defence, France pulls out the big guns

Top US officials hosted emergency talks with allies in Germany on Tuesday on supplying Kyiv with more weapons to fend off Russia's assault, as the UN's chief headed to Moscow in a bid to avert further escalation of the conflict. France promised to supply howitzers for Ukraine's army.

Radio France Internationale

Death of Sri Lankan woman sparks debate over Japan's asylum policy

Wishma Sandamali, a 33-year-old Sri Lankan woman, died in a Japanese detention centre in March of last year. Her death sparked debate on the treatment of the 1,500 asylum seekers currently in detention in Japan. Many of them claim they are being treated inhumanely. Despite its economic might, Japan takes…

France 24

Paul Scholes labels Paul Pogba ‘a big disappointment’ ahead of Manchester United exit

The France international is set to leave Old Trafford at the end of his contract this summer

The Independent UK

Le Pen, Mélenchon want ‘third round’ win – but Macron favoured to win parliamentary majority

The French presidential election results on April 26 gave Emmanuel Macron a comfortable victory – setting the stage for the “third round”, as many in France call the parliamentary polls taking place on June 12 and 19. Macron’s populist adversaries are keen to seize control of parliament and scupper his…

France 24

Ukraine: will Putin's war alienate his many admirers on Europe's far right?

A key moment in the final French presidential debate between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, before the recent election, was when Macron attacked his challenger on her links to Russia. “You cannot defend the interests of France,” he said, adding: “When you speak to Russia … you are talking…

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Daily Mirror

Helen Skelton suffered 'crushing loneliness' after making sacrifice for husband

The former Blue Peter presenter, who announced she had split from rugby player Richie Myler, felt 'isolated' when she upped sticks and moved to France when he changed team

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones told England star he was "fat and lazy" in X-rated rant before debut

Former Bath prospect Zach Mercer has enjoyed an evolution in France, a move he feels may help him regain his England place after a rocky start to his relationship with head coach Eddie Jones

Benzinga

Essilor Sues JPMorgan Bank On Ignored Suspicious Transaction Red Flags: Bloomberg

Bloomberg reported that the maker of Ray-Ban glasses sued J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A., claiming the bank ignored red flags as cybercriminals drained $272 million from its New York bank account. Essilor Manufacturing (Thailand) Co. said J.P. Morgan was aware, beginning in September 2019, of a “highly suspicious pattern of fraudulent transactions” but…

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Picture sparks demands for Six Nations change amid 'ludicrous' situation

Not all players competing against each other in the Women's Six Nations are professional

Reuters

France's fragmented left poses new risk for Macron

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Radio France Internationale

Macron victory may alter course of war in Ukraine but there are problems to overcome

Macron winning the French elections means that EU countries and NATO will maintain their united front vis-a-vis Russia. Had Marine Le Pen, known for her sympathies for the Russian leader, won this might not have been the case.

Radio France Internationale

Malian jihadists claim to have captured fighter with Russia's Wagner group

Jihadists in Mali say they have captured a fighter working for Wagner, the Russian private security firm hired by the country’s military junta to train the military - though France and other countries say the fighters are acting as mercenaries.

France 24

Elon Musk's Twitter takeover deal comes with many question marks

The world's richest man appears to have succeeded in his $44 billion takeover of one of the internet's most influential social networks, but what comes next? From finding a new CEO, to confronting new EU regulations, to boosting lacklustre performance, Twitter's future as a private company under Elon Musk will…

Asharq Al-Awsat

World Leaders Welcome Macron's French Election Win

World leaders rushed to congratulate France's centrist President Emmanuel Macron on his re-election and defeat of far-right leader Marine Le Pen in elections Sunday. Here are some of the main reactions according to AFP: - European Union -"I am delighted to be able to continue our excellent cooperation," tweeted European…

Reuters

France's Marine Le Pen to defend her seat in June legislative elections

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who lost to President Emmanuel Macron in presidential elections on Sunday, will defend her seat in parliamentary elections in June, an official of her party said on Tuesday.

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