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As all-important French election approaches, Le Pen’s ties to Putin come under intense scrutiny

A victory for the far-right hopeful in France’s presidential election could have truly a global impact

The Independent UK

Macron, Le Pen square off for decisive debate as vote looms

In the climax of France’s presidential campaign, centrist President Emmanuel Macron and far-right contender Marine Le Pen will meet Wednesday evening in a one-on-one TV debate that promises to be tough for both

The Independent UK

French extreme-right leaders call for coalition ahead of legislative elections

Leaders of the party founded by extreme-right presidential candidate Eric Zemmour, who was knocked out in the first round of France's presidential race, have called for a coalition of right and far-right political parties ahead of the country's legislative elections in June.

Reuters

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Le Pen, Macron to Face off in Crunch TV Election Duel

French leader Emmanuel Macron and the far-right's Marine Le Pen go head-to-head in a crunch TV debate on Wednesday, seeking to sway undecided voters with four days left until the presidential election's decisive second round. Macron holds a solid poll lead, but his political allies have warned against any complacency…

Asharq Al-Awsat

A win for Macron will not be a complete defeat for France’s far right

If the centrist president wins, it will be by swinging the political pendulum further in Marine Le Pen’s direction, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

The Guardian - UK

Voters in northern France wooed by Marine Le Pen’s cost of living policies

Candidate’s far-right views matter less than her promises to help lower income people, as Macron struggles with elite image

The Guardian - UK

France hands over Gossi military base to Malian army

In a major step towards the exit of France's Barkhane anti-jihadist force from Mali, the French army has officially handed over the keys of the Gossi military base to the Malian military.

France 24

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Macron, Le Pen accused of vetoing 'tenacious' reporter from moderating high-stakes debate

A pivotal moment in the race for the Élysée Palace, Wednesday’s televised debate between President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen has been shrouded in controversy over the choice of mediator, with both camps accused of vetoing a journalist known for her pugnacious interviews. Watch the debate…

France 24

English Channel crossings: The proposed solutions Priti Patel was offered before striking Rwanda deal

Priti Patel accused critics of failing to ‘offer solutions’ but ministers have rebuffed numerous official recommendations since 2019

The Independent UK

American B-52 bomber plane flies over Wales

The United States Air Force bomber had previously completed flights to the south of France, Budapest and the coast of Sardinia,

Wales Online

Boris Johnson’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda ‘contravenes Geneva Convention'

A UK plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda has been decried by NGOs as well as the UN refugee agency, which has criticised the plan to relocate migrants as “contrary to the letter and spirit of the Refugee Convention”. FRANCE 24 spoke to Sciences Po university’s François Gemenne, an…

France 24

Macron, Le Pen cozy up to green voters ahead of French election

In their tussle to attract votes ahead of France’s presidential election runoff, centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right Marine Le Pen have sought to fend off criticism of their climate policies – described as insufficient and even dangerous by environmental groups.

Radio France Internationale

Macron allies warn victory not certain as poll lead over Le Pen grows

Centrist’s backers say voters still need convincing his policies are best for them ahead of presidential runoff

The Guardian - UK

Deliveroo in France ordered to pay substantial fine for not declaring 'gig economy' workers

A Paris court on Tuesday handed the food delivery group Deliveroo a fine of €375,000 finding it guilty of "undeclared labour" by using freelance delivery riders who should have been considered employees.

Radio France Internationale

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Escape to the Chateau fans in disbelief at Strawbridge kids’ transformation

Arthur and Dorothy Strawbridge have grown up on Channel 4 as their cameras follow their parents’ journey from the UK to France as they bought and renovated a beautiful 19th century chateau

Reuters

Explainer-What you need to know about France's presidential election

Sunday's vote in France will determine whether the pro-European centrist President Emmanuel Macron or the far-right, anti-immigration Marine Le Pen runs the European Union's second-largest economy for the next five years.

Daily Record

Rod Stewart 'just getting over' Celtic loss as he sports Hoops shirt on luxury French holiday

The Hoops-daft singer was disappointed when his team lost 2-1 to Rangers on Sunday, but he hasn't let that stop him enjoy his trip away.

France 24

French presidential candidates spar over wind energy sector

Ahead of the French presidential run-off on Sunday, we take a closer look at Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen's divergent views on the future of the renewable energy sector in France. Macron wants to add thousands of jobs to the wind turbine industry, while Marine Le Pen wants to…

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The Independent UK

Tory and Brexit supporters back far-right Marine Le Pen to become French president, poll reveals

Conservative voters want National Rally candidate to defeat Emmanuel Macron by 13-point margin

Benzinga

This Smaller Spotify Rival Looks To Go Public Via €1.05B SPAC Merger

Spotify Technology SA's (NYSE:SPOT) smaller French rival Deezer looks to go public via a SPAC merger backed by billionaire Francois Pinault's investment group and investment banker Matthieu Pigasse, the Financial Times reports. Deezer merged with I2PO, a Paris-listed special purpose acquisition company. The SPAC raised €135 million in the form of Private Investment in Public Equity…

Radio France Internationale

Suppression of diplomatic corps could leave France without professional diplomats

The announcement by the government that it is getting rid of the diplomatic corps in France as part of its public sector overhaul has sparked concern from diplomats and politicians, especially in light of the Ukraine crisis.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron’s Polling Lead over Le Pen Widens Ahead of France’s Sunday Runoff

French President Emmanuel Macron's lead in voting intention polls widened on Tuesday but his prime minister said a Macron win in Sunday's presidential runoff vote was not guaranteed, as far-right challenger Marine Le Pen accused him of fearmongering. Three polls for the second-round runoff put Macron at the highest level…

Al Jazeera

UN to debate Security Council permanent member veto power

The proposal requiring the five UNSC members to justify their use of veto comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

France 24

Why Marine Le Pen's far-right political agenda has taken hold in French Mayotte

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen registered her highest score in the first round of the 2022 presidential election in the overseas French department of Mayotte, an Indian Ocean archipelago located 8,000 km from Paris.

Reuters

An EU embargo on Russian oil in the works - French minister

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said on Tuesday that an embargo on Russian oil at a European Union level was in the works, adding that France's President Emmanuel Macron wants such a move.

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