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Polls open for first round of French presidential elections

Polling stations are now open across mainland France for the first round of presidential elections. Some 48.7 million people are eligible to vote, with twelve candidates in the running.

Radio France Internationale

France's top presidential contenders: Who's proposing what

The 12 candidates in France’s presidential race are proposing drastically different ideas

The Independent UK

Voting in France: Paper ballots, in person, hand-counted

French voters in Sunday’s presidential election will use the same system that’s been used for generations: paper ballots that are cast in person and counted by hand

The Independent UK

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For many in the U.K., the pandemic may as well be over

The Independent UK

Polls Open in 1st Round of France’s Presidential Election

Polls opened across France Sunday for the first round of the country’s presidential election, where up to 48 million eligible voters will be choosing one of 12 candidates. President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a second five-year term, with a strong challenge from the far right and seeking to counter nationwide…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Orbán, Le Pen... voters are sending a chilling message to Europe’s beleaguered centre

Emmanuel Macron faces the fight of his political life as the presidential election opens today. His fate has lessons for parties continent-wide

The Guardian - UK

‘In France, I’d be a sex symbol’: Eddie Marsan on looks, lucky breaks and playing angry men

Over a bowl of chips in a local café, actor Eddie Marsan revels in his East End culture, and the challenges of finding a human side to aggressive male characters

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Low turnout as France goes to the polls to elect new president

Incumbent Macron, far-right leader Le Pen, seen as frontrunners in presidential election.

Al Jazeera

Polls open in 1st round of France's presidential election

Polls have opened across France for the first round of the country's presidential election, where up to 48 million eligible voters will be choosing one of 12 candidates

The Independent UK

Scotland vs France live stream: How to watch Women’s Six Nations fixture online and on TV today

All you need to know ahead of the Women’s Six Nations clash

The Independent UK

James Maloney reportedly fails doping test

Reports in France claim ex-Australia rugby league international James Maloney has tested positive for a banned substance.

AAP

France's Macron and Le Pen head for cliffhanger April 24 election runoff

French leader Emmanuel Macron and challenger Marine Le Pen qualified on Sunday for what promises to be a very tightly fought presidential election runoff on April 24, pitting a pro-European economic liberal against a far-right nationalist.

Reuters

Courchevel, once the French playground for Russian oligarchs, is virtually empty as sanctions hit Vladimir Putin's elites

Courchevel has been an exclusive high-altitude destination for Russian oligarchs for 20 years. But the alpine playground has been deserted by its Russian clients as they face sanctions on their travel and wealth.

ABC News

Marchons, marchons! Defenders of climate and social justice rally across France

Thousands of people took to streets of major cities across France on Saturday afternoon to "March for the Future" and reiterate the importance of social justice and the fight against climate change. Many believe the environment has not weighed heavily enough in the debate leading up to the first round…

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France 24

Explainer: What you need to know about France’s presidential election

French voters head to the polls for the first round of presidential elections on Sunday after a muted campaign overshadowed by the war in Ukraine. FRANCE 24 takes a look at how France’s two-round presidential election plays out.

Axios

Macron's re-election bid a nail-biter in France

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen is surging ahead of tomorrow's election.

Chronicle Live

Covid entry rules for vaccinated and unvaccinated tourists travelling from UK

We look at Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Malta, Turkey, Spain, Italy, Croatia and France's latest entry rules for holidaymakers arriving from Britain

Bristol Post

Semi Radradra comes to the rescue to hand Bristol Bears narrow Champion Cup advantage against Sale

Bristol Bears beat Sale Sharks 10-9 at the AJ Bell Stadium in the first leg of the last 16 knockout round in the European Heineken Champions Cup

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Radio France Internationale

French voters in Covid-hit Shanghai unable to cast votes in presidential poll

French citizens in Shanghai will be unable to vote at a city polling station in Sunday's first round of the presidential election, France's embassy in Beijing said on Friday. This due to the city's strict Covid-19 lockdown rules.

Nottingham Post

New international travel rules for France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta and Turkey

Here's what you need to know before you travel

Al Jazeera

‘Sense of fatigue’ as France prepares to choose next president

France’s 12th presidential election is ‘foretold story’ or repeat of 2017 Macron versus Le Pen showdown, analysts say.

Radio France Internationale

What can Europe learn from Orban's victory in Hungary's elections?

Hungary's voters gave an overwhelming fourth mandate to incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban on 3 April. But critics and observers say that state control of the media, misinformation and a lack of democratic tradition played crucial roles in the victory for Orban's extreme-right Fidesz party. As France gears up for…

The Hindu

Melur girl qualifies to participate in sports event in France

Ananthi, a beach volleyball player, will represent India at the international event

Daily Mirror

World Cup legend Lilian Thuram tackling uncomfortable questions with 'White Thinking'

Thuram lifted the 1998 World Cup with France, and is now using his standing to drive social change with his new book going "behind the mask of racial identity"

Evening Standard

Easter holiday travel chaos continues as people going to France told to bring supplies for long Dover queues

Travellers via the Channel Tunnel are being advised to bring food and drink amid lengthy queues

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