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Zelensky compares Bakhmut's 'total destruction' to Hiroshima in 1945

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky compared Bakhmut's "total destruction" after months of continuous battles and shelling to the Japanese city of Hiroshima after the nuclear strike of 1945. This comes following conflicting reports on the status of Bakhmut, as Russia claimed having taken the city while Ukraine denied it had fallen.…

France 24

Australian sevens men one win away from the Olympics

Australia's rugby men must beat Fiji in the London Sevens to book an automatic place at next year's Paris Olympics.

AAP

US-based firm Conduent put under spotlight ahead of December myki takeover

The company runs public transport payment systems in cities around the world, but promised features like open payments remain unavailable in many places.

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Prince Harry Told Friends That Car Chase Was the “Closest I Have Ever Felt” to Understanding How Mother Princess Diana Died

Harry was only 12 when his mother died in a Paris car accident, after being pursued by paparazzi.

Marie Claire

Watch fans explore Metallica pop-up store in Paris

Metallica launch pop-up store in Paris as part of this week's M72 World Tour festivities

Metal Hammer

Ghost of William Jennings Bryan haunts Trump's next run for the White House

Comparisons between the two began cropping up early in 2016, right about the time former President Trump's candidacy was bringing the word "populist" back into the daily political conversation.

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Russia's Prigozhin claims capture of Bakhmut; Ukraine says fighting continues

Russian mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin said on Saturday his Wagner fighters had completed the capture of Bakhmut – the eastern Ukrainian town of little strategic importance but great symbolic significance. Ukraine, however, rejected the claim, saying fighting was still going on. Read our live blog below to see how the…

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Dickson wants to reach milestones on road to Paris date with destiny

BEING touted as a future Olympian by one of your own parents when you’re only seven would be a burden to many, but Jonny Dickson is ready to…

The National (Scotland)

Sifan Hassan, Emil Zatopek and the power of ‘crazy’

The Dutch athlete is inspired by the idea of emulating the immortal Czech runner at Paris 2024 and going for gold in the 5000m, 10,000m and marathon — a feat that pushes the limits of what even elite athletes consider reasonable

The Hindu

Milan's La Scala and Paris Opera commission opera based on Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose"

An Italian composer has been commissioned by Milan’s Teatro alla Scala and the Paris Opera to write a new opera based on Umberto Eco’s most famous novel, “The Name of the Rose."

The Independent UK

Tale of how French experts became the first to discover HIV virus

Forty years ago this week researchers in Paris published the world’s first description of the virus that causes Aids. RFI looks back at a scientific milestone that paved the way for testing – and ultimately controlling – HIV.

Radio France Internationale

Lebanon receives Interpol notice for its central bank governor who was no-show at Paris questioning

Lebanon has received an Interpol notice for the country’s embattled central bank governor who failed to answer summons and show up in Paris earlier in the week for questioning in a graft case, officials said

The Independent UK

🔴 Live: Biden backs F-16 fighter jets, pilot training for Ukraine

US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders that Washington will support providing advanced warplanes including F-16s to Ukraine and will back efforts to train Kyiv's pilots, senior White House officials said on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who is set to attend the G7 summit in Japan, hailed the move…

France 24

Japan, France leaders vow to strengthen ties as Paris eyes more access

Japan and France on Friday said they wanted to deepen bilateral cooperation after agreeing earlier this month to accelerate discussions for a joint military exercise framework with Paris hoping to push for reciprocal access agreements.

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The Guardian - UK

Developing country voices will be excluded at UN plastic talks, say NGOs

Limits on numbers at Paris summit mean some of those ‘most needing to be heard’ will not be in attendance

The Guardian - UK

Wim Wenders: cinema today ‘makes me nauseous’

Director who won Palme d’Or for Paris, Texas and has two films at Cannes this year bemoans lack of new stories in mainstream film

Radio France Internationale

Nadal withdraws from French Open and outlines farewell tour for 2024

The 2023 French Open lost one of its biggest draws on Thursday when the 14-time men's singles champion Rafael Nadal pulled out of the tournament in Paris due to injury and also outlined his plan for a year-long grand farewell to a circuit that has brought him fame, fortune and…

Belfast Live

Daniel Wiffen on a twin track to Olympic glory at Paris 2024

County Down swimmer seen as a real medal prospect for next summer

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The Independent UK

Major Paris tourist attraction will close its doors for five years

The Week

How fruitful was Zelenskyy’s European tour?

Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy paid a surprise visit to Britain this week, at the end of a whirlwind tour of Europe that also took in Rome, Berlin and Paris. Having been flown to Chequers in an RAF Chinook helicopter, Zelenskyy spent two hours in talks with Rishi Sunak.

Radio France Internationale

France's Constitutional Council clears smart video cameras for Olympics

France's Constitutional Council has given the all clear for Emmanuel Macron's government to continue with the law to deploy AI-powered video surveillance for major events such as the 2023 rugby union World Cup and the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics.

France 24

US, G7 set to unveil new round of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine

The United States and the rest of the “Group of Seven” major economies are on Friday set to unveil new sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine. The sanctions will aim to disrupt Moscow’s ability to get the materials it needs for the battlefield and close loopholes to evade…

The Independent UK

Renowned actor Forest Whitaker sets up his Peace and Development Initiative in poor Paris suburb

Renowned actor Forest Whitaker, who has portrayed a dictator, a Mafia hitman, a butler, has taken on what for some may be his most inspirational role

The Independent UK

Paris Olympics vows to carry the torch for LGBTQ rights after watershed of Tokyo

Organizers of the 2024 Paris Games intend to seize on the Olympic spotlight to push a message that LGBTQ rights need to progress outside France

Daily Mirror

All-conquering Willie Mullins targets elusive first victory in France's biggest jumps race

The most successful Cheltenham Festival trainer will aim to claim Ireland's first success in 104 years in the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil on Sunday

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