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France turned its back on the far right. Brexit Britain can too

Macron’s victory against Le Pen should give hope that the nationalist Leave narrative is not yet set in stone

The Guardian - UK

Labor calls for cheaper, fairer Australia in election pledge

Federal election: Labor's Anthony Albanese outlines no one left behind.

The Canberra Times

Russian artillery pounds cities, towns and villages in eastern Ukraine

LVIV, Ukraine — Russian forces aimed a punishing artillery barrage Saturday at cities, towns and villages in eastern Ukraine, destroying electrical plants, fuel depots and other key infrastructure.

Los Angeles Times

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Shelling batters Ukraine’s east amid reports that Russia’s offensive may be foundering

LVIV, Ukraine — Russian forces aimed a punishing artillery barrage Saturday at cities, towns and villages in eastern Ukraine, even as Western and Ukrainian military officials and analysts said Moscow’s much-vaunted military offensive in the country’s industrial heartland was being slowed by troop casualties and logistical, supply and morale problems.

Los Angeles Times

Macron pledges more French arms and aid to Ukraine in phone call with Zelensky

French president Emmanuel Macron on Saturday vowed to send more weapons and humanitarian aid to Ukraine as part of the international effort to help the country's fight against Russian forces.

Radio France Internationale

Macron Promises to Increase Military, Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

President Emmanuel Macron said France would step up military and humanitarian support to Ukraine during a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Saturday, Paris said. Macron reiterated his "strong concern" over Russia's bombing of Ukrainian cities and the "unbearable situation" in the southeastern Ukrainian port city of Mariupol,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France to strengthen military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine -Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron told Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a phone call on Saturday that France will strengthen its military and humanitarian support for Ukraine, the French presidency said in a statement.

Reuters

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France gears up for May Day protests, in first test for newly reelected Macron

Like quite a few on the left, 60-year-old nurse assistant Isabelle-Touria Boumhi says backing either Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen in France's presidential runoff last Sunday would have been choosing "between the plague and cholera."

Reuters

An interpretation of the French elections

Emmanuel Macron should tread carefully as the far right’s Le Pen and the left-wing’s Mélenchon cannot be written off

The Hindu

French far-right rivals Le Pen, Zemmour settle scores after bitter presidential race

Despite competing with a newcomer candidate for the far-right vote, Marine Le Pen once again made it to the final round of France’s presidential election. But Le Pen is now looking to vanquish pundit-turned-candidate Éric Zemmour – as well as even the score with allies who left her camp to…

France 24

Pro-EU 'Monsieur Europe' Emmanuel Macron re-elected: Europe reacts

It was a French election, to elect a French president. But Emmanuel Macron took to the stage below the quintessentially French Eiffel Tower on April 24 for his victory speech to the sound of the European anthem, Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". He told his supporters that their fellow electors had…

France 24

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

The Independent UK

French Socialists suspend talks on left alliance for parliamentary poll

France's Socialist Party on Friday suspended talks aimed at uniting centre-left and hard-left parties ahead of parliamentary elections in June, in a sign of the hurdles the left faces as it tries to challenge newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.

Reuters

When voters abstain, France takes notice – the UK should learn to do the same

In a moment of humility, Emmanuel Macron sent an important message about maintaining trust in democracy, says journalist Oliver Haynes

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Digested week: Teslas strip BMW drivers of proud title of worst on road

Also this week: Macron deploys his Gadget umbrella and wine-drinking nun becomes world’s oldest person

Radio France Internationale

After presidential loss, France's Marine Le Pen to run in legislative polls

Defeated French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen will stand in parliamentary elections in June, her party announced on Thursday, underlining how she intends to remain at the frontline of politics.

Benzinga

Around The World Currency Round-Up; EUR, JPY, AUD, GBP

The USD dollar is not giving up ground against its trading partners. In fact, the US dollar index has just minted fresh 2-year highs, crossing the 102 level for the first time since March of 2020.

The Guardian - UK

Marine Le Pen’s party has high hopes for French parliament elections

Far-right National Rally vows to run in every constituency, buoyed by broader support in presidential vote

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Five more years: What's next for French economy in Macron's second term?

French voters have re-elected Emmanuel Macron for another five-year term, handing him victory over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen for the second time in a row. So what's next for the French economy and the number one issue for voters, the cost of living crisis? Kate Moody asks Frederik Ducrozet,…

Radio France Internationale

Former French president Hollande snubs alliance with hard left

For parties on the left of French politics, all eyes are on the upcoming legislative elections – where many are hoping a united front will rob President Emmanuel Macron of any chance of a parliamentary majority. Following talks between the hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) and the Socialist Party (PS), however,…

Evening Standard

Emmanuel Macron’s victory is a boost for the survival of Ukraine — and Europe

At the improbable age of 44, he is Europe’s elder statesman

Radio France Internationale

Paris police officer charged over fatal election night shooting

A French policeman has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after shooting dead a driver and car passenger who allegedly attempted to evade police in central Paris on Sunday night, not far from where French President Emmanuel Macron celebrated his re-election.

Radio France Internationale

'Last supper' for French ministers as PM hosts final gathering before reshuffle

French Prime Minister Jean Castex on Thursday chaired what is likely to be his final Council of Ministers meeting after two years at the helm of the government.

The Guardian - UK

In an era of electoral fragmentation, Labour must learn to embrace power-sharing

The French election showed how electoral systems shape politics. In the UK, abandoning first past the post could be transformative, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Evening Standard

French police officer charged with murder after Pont Neuf shooting

A French policeman has been charged with murder after a driver was shot dead on one of the most famous bridges in Paris.

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