THE LAST 10 | France v Scotland | 2021 | Guinness Six Nations It is what it is and it just means Scotland had the chance to go 23 all two minutes ago Then I find themselves three points down crucially one man down their key man Finn Russell for the last ten minutes of this game Wow You thought there wasn't any more of this Don't go to the kitchen and make the tea just yes It is a Monumental task now for Scotland in terms of winning this game Supporters of Wales will be in behind the couch Stuart Hogg Fiku Gathers the ball and Scotland alive in numbers and that's a really good defensive effort Right into French territory because they escaped that there is lots of green grass behind Scotland Again great vision from Hogg to lift his head Stuart Hogg throw the dummy chip this ball through and then chase it down a kick Oh any kick only as good as it chase Fiku to the deck do Ha...

Summary: France receives €160 million from the EU due to plummeting wine prices and reduced consumption. Wine consumption drops by 7% in Italy, 10% in Spain, 15% in France , and a significant 34% in Portugal. Surplus wine is a result of increased production and decreased demand, prompting concerns about sustainability . Craft beer's popularity contributes to the challenges faced by the traditional wine market. Debate arises about potential solutions, such as distributing excess wine to those in need. ...

UK agrees to give France £480m to tackle small boat crossings Rishi Sunak arriving in Paris, promising a new beginning. His predecessor couldn't say if Emmanuel Macron was a true ally. It's France's offender faux prime minister. This new prime minister in little doubt. The warmest of handshakes in the courtyard of the Elysees Palace. This is the first summit of its kind since 2018. Both leaders keen to show the world that this is a diplomatic bromance. A brief pose for the cameras, but soon alone together. The president and prime minister spent an hour in talks with no aides or officials in the room. Top of the agenda, small boats crossing the channel. In the last decade the UK has given over £250 million in funding to French authorities and they still keep coming. Rishi Sunak believes his predecessors took the wrong approach. If we're honest, the relationship betwee...

Summary: Coup supporters in Niger have shifted from anti-French sentiment to pro- Russia messaging, reflecting a desire for enhanced counterterrorism efforts. Symbolic gestures, including targeting the French embassy and displaying Russia n flags, highlight growing public preference for Russia n influence. Niger's security concerns , arising from the presence of multiple terrorist groups, contribute to the appeal of foreign assistance, including Russia n involvement. Historical resentment towards French colonialism and perceived economic disparities fuel anti-French sentiment in Niger. Support for the junta is divided betwe...

Summary: Niger 's President Mohammed Bazoum was removed from power in a coup led by military forces , citing deteriorating security conditions and bad governance . Supporters of the ousted president have gathered to call for his release and defend democracy . The coup complicates international efforts in combating the jihadist movement in the Sahel region . The United States and other nations have condemned the coup , urging for President Bazoum 's immediate release. ...

Summary: Elderly couple charged £110 by Ryanair for printing wrong boarding passes . Ryanair 's strict policies and administrative charges face criticism and debate. Passenger experiences highlight challenges with online check-in and fee enforcement. Ryanair 's no compromise attitude draws attention to the need for flexibility and understanding. ...

Summary: Nike responds to criticism by releasing limited quantities of Mary Earps ' replica goalkeeper jerseys for England, US, France, and the Netherlands. Fans express disappointment over initial lack of availability and call for permanent access to women's football merchandise. Gender disparity in football merchandise highlighted as fans question unequal treatment between men's and women's football . Petition signed by thousands emphasizes desire for equitable treatment and recognition of women athletes. Manchester United 's co...

Rishi Sunak to launch new bill to ending asylum seeker claims from small boat arrivals | 5 News If the government gets its way, people arriving like this will not be allowed to claim asylum in future. They'll be sent to a safe country like Rwanda where the government's done a deal and they will be banned from coming here for life. The principle is those seeking asylum should only come through government sponsored schemes. Let's not forget that many people that are on these boats have traveled through a variety of safe countries to get here and we've got to ensure that we've got enough support for our people that are here in the UK. We've taken 450,000 plus people via those safe routes since 2015 but I don't think that we should be allowing the illegal routes to continue. The current system is clearly struggling. Last year more than 45,000 people crossed the...

Emergency coal power used for Britain's coldest night of the year As the coldest night of the year approaches, Britain is shivering. Arctic air dropping down from the north and set to stay for days. It's putting pressure on our electricity system, the national grid, for the first time this winter, activating emergency coal units that have been standing by in case of a shortage. The challenge we often face on very cold days is getting through the short but intense period of demand as everyone gets home from work and school. That's millions of households putting the kettle on, turning the heating up and making an evening meal all at the same time. When it's windy, we usually make more than enough power to cover that, but right now it's relatively still. Imports from Europe via subsea connectors can also help, but France, a major partner, has had limited supplies beca...

Summary: Europe faces a severe heatwave with forest fires and extreme temperatures, causing disruptions to travel plans and cancellations of holidays. Tour operators like JET2 are focused on repatriating customers from affected regions, but the process is complicated due to changing winds and safety zones. Travelers should follow local authority guidance and updates from tour operators or travel agents, with major airlines offering refunds and rebooking options. Compensation for cancelled flights due to airport closures is likely, but disinclination to travel based on extreme heat may not be covered unless supported by a proper medi...

Zelenskyy Tours Europe as Ukraine Prepares Counteroffensive Against Russia Denied the opportunity to address Eurovision on Saturday, Vladimir Zelensky has nevertheless been granted audiences with some of Europe's most powerful leaders in the last few days. A warm embrace between the Ukrainian President and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday morning at Chekars. British admiration meeting with Ukrainian gratitude. Winston Churchill made many of his famous speeches in World War Two from this room. And in the same way today, your leadership, your country's bravery and fortitude are an inspiration to us all. You did a lot. Your government and His Majesty, the King and of course your people, your society where we're a temple from all our hearts from Ukrainians. The UK will provide Ukraine with air defence missiles and attack drums, in addition to the storm shadow long range ...

Ukraine War: What missiles have Russia fired? I mean, he caveated his remarks so that he wasn't departing from the official government line, which is that Ukraine makes the calls here when Ukraine's ready, then Ukraine may negotiate. But the fact that he, that comment we were taking out of context, and people will say that Rishi Sunak believes that there has to be a negotiation at, so at what point are we going to lean on the Ukrainians to negotiate? And I think that in Kiev, I think it won't be very, they won't welcome the fact that he said it. It's also, it's just not true that all wars end at the negotiating table. It's a line we've heard from the beginning, right from the start. People should read a book occasionally. The Second World War did not end in negotiation. One of yours perhaps. Yes. The First World War did not end in a meaningful negotia...

Summary: Concerns raised over the Bibby Stockholm barge being exploited by smugglers to encourage illegal crossings. Kelvin MacKenzie highlights the disparity between facilities offered to migrants and local homeless populations. Neil Parrish acknowledges the need for reasonable facilities for asylum seekers while recognizing local concerns. Kim Rye strongly opposes the current arrangements, viewing the barge as an invitation for more illegal crossings. Experts and public figu...

Summary: Holidaymakers warned of queues and waiting times at Port of Dover on busiest day since 2019. French passport control processing times around 90 minutes, possibly reaching two hours and 30 minutes. Establishment of a hard EU frontier in South East Kent after the UK's departure from the EU resulted in tighter controls by French frontier police. French authorities caution about heavy congestion on routes leading south from Paris. Holidaymakers traveling through the P...

Summary: European nations have started evacuating citizens from Niger, with France and Italy conducting evacuations. West Africa's regional bloc, Echoas, is convening to address the military coup in Niger. Analysts doubt the likelihood of Echoas resorting to military action against the coup leaders. The situation in Niger raises concerns about potential involvement of foreign actors and the threat from jihadist groups. European nations have begun evacuating hundreds of cit...

World’s Longest 'Interconnector' to Supply Green Electricity to 1.4 Million UK Homes Summary: The Viking Link interconnector, spanning over 600 miles, is the world's longest land and sea interconnector, connecting the UK and Denmark. Interconnectors enable the UK to import cheap green electricity during high demand and export excess energy to other countries when wind generation exceeds local needs. Interconnection is critical in the effort to decarbonize the electricity power system and reduce carbon emissions, contributing significantly to the UK's power output. The expansion of interconnectors is essential to secure energy suppl...

Migrant crossings: 'Can you stop the small boats?' Are you going to be able to stop the small boats? Well, that's our objective. We couldn't have been clearer in putting it as one of the five central promises of this government to stop the boats, secure our borders and bring fairness back to our asylum system. We're going to do everything in our power to achieve that, and ultimately, it will be for the public to decide at the next general election whether we've succeeded or not. But be in no doubt that the Prime Minister of the Home Section and I will do everything we can to achieve that goal. I'm just interested in listening to some of the language you're using there. It's your objective. You're going to do everything you can to achieve it, not saying, yeah, we are going to stop the small boats. We are going to stop the small boats, and we wi...

Summary: Niger experiences a shift from pro-democracy to pro-junta demonstrations after the coup. International condemnation and sanctions follow the coup, urging a return to constitutional governance. Regional organization Iqawas, led by President Bola Tanubu, seeks a collective response against the junta. Counter-terrorism concerns arise due to the presence of Islamist groups linked to ISIS and Al Qaeda in Niger. Mixed signals from Russia highlight divisions in response to the coup, with Wagner's role in the region questioned. ...