French presidential election: Focus turns to tackling abstention as first round looms
Andrew Smith has been joining us for Perspective every Monday leading up to the French presidential election, which begins with a first round on April 10.
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Wilfried Zaha, Michael Olise, James McArthur - Crystal Palace injury news for Arsenal
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is expected to make changes to his starting XI for tonight’s Premier League visit of Arsenal to Selhurst Park due to injury concerns to two key players.
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe gave masterclass in keeping the ball during PSG 5-1 Lorient
Neymar and Kylian Mbappe provided fans inside the Parc des Princes with plenty of entertainment during Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-1 victory over Lorient on Sunday.
PSV stage dramatic comeback ahead of Leicester City Europa Conference League clash
After a return to Premier League football at the weekend, eyes now turn to Europa Conference League action for Leicester City as they host Dutch side PSV Eindhoven in the quarter-final of the competition on Thursday.
Unstoppale Mbappe sparks PSG's rout of Lorient
PARIS: Kylian Mbappe struck twice and created two goals for Neymar and another for Lionel Messi as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Lorient 5-1 at home on Sunday to edge closer to the Ligue 1 title.
Iga Swiatek confirmed as new WTA number one
Iga Swiatek was confirmed as the new WTA number one in the rankings released Monday, replacing the retired Ashleigh Barty. The 20-year-old celebrated her new status in style on Sunday, winning the Miami Open with a straight-sets victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Swiatek's victory made her only the fourth women's player in history to win the Indian Wells and Miami tournaments back-to-back.
Chernobyl radiation threat over, Russia's gas threat, Macron's troubled run for re-election
Meanwhile, word of a Russian retreat keeps spreading. Whether it's because of Ukraine's resolve on the battlefield or a tactical withdrawal, the Russians have pulled back, as announced, from points in the north. As for pledges of a humanitarian truce around Mariupol, the Kremlin so far is refusing to let up.
Swiatek confirmed as new WTA world No 1
Poland's Iga Swiatek was confirmed as the new WTA number one in the rankings released on Monday, replacing the retired Ashleigh Barty.