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Macron's offer to soften pension reform is 'manoeuvre' to seduce left-wing voters - Le Pen

Emmanuel Macron's offer to soften planned pension reforms is a "manoeuvre" to lure voters ahead of the second round of France's presidential election, but he would still execute the original plans if re-elected, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen said.

Reuters

EU to end military training mission in Mali

The European Union has announced the end of its military training missions in Mali, saying the ruling Malian junta is not able to guarantee that Russian military contractors would not interfere in the work. But the block said it would keep a military presence in the Sahel region.

Radio France Internationale

PSG sporting director 'has met' with Paul Pogba and other Manchester United rumours

The France giants are reportedly confident of securing the services of their main summer target.

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Teen who drowned on rugby trip only reported missing after team returned to hotel

Harry Sykes from Clayton Heights, Bradford, died after going swimming with friends in Lake Cavayere, which is near the medieval town of Carcassonne in southern France

Daily Mirror

Facing Tsonga at Roland Garros would be a nightmare, says Monfils

France's top tennis player Gael Monfils admitted it would be the worst case scenario for him to face Jo-Wilfried Tsonga at the French Open where the veteran hopes to play his last tournament before retiring.

Radio France Internationale

Why Macron will need to work his socks off to beat Le Pen this time

French President Emmanuel Macron improved on his 2017 score in Sunday’s first round of the presidential election. But he goes into the April 24 run-off with a starkly diminished reservoir of votes in what large swaths of the country have come to see as a choice of “the lesser of…

France 24

Mélenchon fans in his bastion north of Paris weigh up their options

With the leftist out of the race, voters in Seine-Saint-Denis favour Macron over Le Pen, who is too extreme for many

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France's Macron says will travel to Ukraine only if trip is "useful"

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he was prepared to travel to Kyiv or any other city in Ukraine only if he felt his visit would help in the current crisis.

Reuters

France declares six Russian spies persona non grata over clandestine operation

France on Monday declared six Russian agents posing as diplomats as persona non grata after an investigation by the domestic intelligence services concluded they were working against French national interests, the foreign ministry said.

Reuters

The Guardian view on Macron v Le Pen: not a case of deja vu

Editorial: The French far right has a genuine chance of winning the presidential election for the first time in the history of the Fifth Republic

The Guardian - UK

In a small French village, Le Pen threatens Macron's re-election

At a bar in Gouzon, a village in central France, a few locals gathered on Monday to read news of the first round of voting in the presidential election, which saw incumbent Emmanuel Macron through to face far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in a run-off.

Reuters

Heed the events in France – populism is gaining ground and only a revolution can stop it

A new wave raises questions about identity, elections and how we live. Conventional politics must answer them or die, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Rugby evening headlines as Maro Itoje prank revealed to have sparked brawl and Springbok star to cover new position

Here are your rugby evening headlines for Monday, April 11

Wales Online

Teenager drowned on rugby trip to France after being 'left behind', inquest hears

Harry Sykes, 16, dreamed of playing rugby professionally

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Football London

Thomas Tuchel faces tough Chelsea transfer decision on ‘perfect professional’ amid Juventus link

The Chelsea left-back has spent time in France so far this season and is now being eyed by Juventus ahead of a possible summer move

France 24

Music show: Aurus on touring his sassy debut album 'Chimera'

Bastien Picot aka Aurus hails from Reunion Island and is currently touring his album "Chimera" around mainland France. He stopped by the FRANCE 24 studios to tell us about his blend of traditional sounds with sexy electro pop, while showing off his incredible look. We also check out new releases…

Daily Record

Spain, Greece, France, Malta, Cyprus, Turkey and Dubai latest Covid travel rules

Going abroad this Easter for a holiday in the sun? Here are the all rules in popular tourist destinations.

The Guardian - UK

Here’s the truth about Emmanuel Macron: he helped create this far-right monster

The president exploited the ideas of Le Pen and Zemmour for his own gain. As disaster looms, he must change tack, says French journalist Pauline Bock

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The Conversation

Setting up the G5 Sahel: why an option that seemed unlikely came into being

At first glance, the creation in 2014 of the G5 Sahel, an international organisation set up to deal with conflict management in the Sahel, seemed unlikely. Some analysts were already describing a “security traffic jam” in the region. This was in reference to the fact that there were a range…

Radio France Internationale

France probes targeting of Jews in election canvassing by far-right Zemmour

France’s data privacy watchdog is investigating the legality of a text message signed by firebrand presidential candidate Eric Zemmour that was sent to “around 10,000” Jewish people on Friday – the last day of campaigning.

Tribune News Service

Macron zeroes in on Le Pen’s Putin link as campaign steps up

French President Emmanuel Macron ramped up his campaign for a second term, with his allies zeroing in on rival candidate Marine Le Pen’s links to Russia’s Vladimir Putin.

Reuters

Serbia considers purchase of Rafale jets from France, president says

Serbia plans to purchase Rafale multipurpose fighter jets from France, President Aleksandar Vucic said on Monday, which experts saw as the latest sign of Belgrade distancing itself from its traditional military supplier and ally Russia.

Wales Online

Latest travel rules for UK visitors to Spain, Greece, Dubai, France

Here's everything you need to know about the latest entry requirements for Spain, Greece, Dubai and France

The Guardian - UK

France election: five key takeaways and moments ahead

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen face tense runoff after first round of voting in presidential race

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French election: as Marine Le Pen makes it to second round, the left-wing vote is what troubles president Emmanuel Macron

After the first round of the 2017 presidential election in France, economist Thomas Piketty suggested that while there were four candidates on very close scores at the head of the field (Emmanuel Macron, Marine Le Pen, François Fillon and Jean-Luc Mélenchon), in reality France was divided into three political camps:…

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