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Undelivered letters written to French sailors during an 18th century war between Britain and France have finally been opened and studied -- after more than 250 years gathering dust.
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the first day of the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Images show the two presidents shaking hands and posing for photos at the end of their meeting. NATO leaders grapple with Ukraine's membership ambitions, their determination to face down Russia boosted by a breakthrough in Sweden's bid to join the alliance. IMAGES
It's a feat that hasn't been repeated by a French player since 1983. It's been exactly forty years since Yannick Noah thrilled the crowds at Roland Garros – and audiences across France – when he beat Sweden’s Mats Wilander in the final of the French Open. Our guest for Perspective is Benjamin Rassat, director of the documentary "Noah-ed", which features testimony from the seven competitors the then-23-year-old beat to become France's last home champion for decades.
As Israel marks the 75th anniversary of its creation, Palestinians remember the day known as the "Nakba", or catastrophe, when more than 760,000 were either expelled from the territory or fled to neighbouring countries, leading to generations of refugees spread around the world.
IN THE PRESS – Monday, 14.02.2022: The German press discusses the stakes for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as he heads to Ukraine and Russia. We also take a look at some cartoons. Meanwhile, the papers are discussing the rap-focused Super Bowl halftime show and how it "sticks it" to the NFL. We also find out why some Ugandan schools are closing for good. Finally, it's Valentine's Day and the press explains why kissing is good for us.
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