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France’s conservatives torn over Macron’s ‘siren call’ before parliamentary polls

France’s traditional conservative party Les Républicains (LR) was humiliated in last month’s presidential elections, squeezed between the biggest voting blocs on the centre right and far right. Now LR’s leading figures are rowing over the prospect of joining forces with Emmanuel Macron as the president is expected to maintain his…

France 24

EXPLAINER: Why France's Macron now faces challenge from left

No sooner had Emmanuel Macron defeated a far-right rival in last month's presidential vote than left-wing parties began mounting a challenge for legislative supremacy in June elections

The Independent UK

Spanish prime minister’s phone ‘targeted with Pegasus spyware’

Minister for presidency says ‘illicit’ targeting will be investigated by Spain’s highest criminal court

The Guardian - UK

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French Greens, far-left party in deal before June elections

France’s Greens and the party of far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon have reached an agreement to join forces against newly reelected President Emmanuel Macron ahead of next month’s parliamentary election

The Independent UK

Hard left strikes deal with French Greens ahead of legislative elections

France Unbowed (LFI), the movement of far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon, has struck a deal with France's green EELV party, as the left seeks to form a joint front against President Emmanuel Macron in upcoming parliamentary elections.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine crisis: What are the Minsk agreements?

Emmanuel Macron insisted revival of accords from 2014 and 2015 ‘only path on which peace can be built’

The Independent UK

French Greens, leftist Mélenchon form alliance ahead of parliamentary elections

Momentum was building on Monday behind attempts by French left-wing parties to form a united front against President Emmanuel Macron in next month's parliamentary elections, after radical Jean-Luc Mélenchon clinched a deal with the Greens.

France 24

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French greens, far-left leader Melenchon strike deal ahead of legislative election

LFI, the movement of far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon, struck a deal with France's green EELV party, politicians from both sides said on Monday, as the left seeks to form a joint front against President Emmanuel Macron in upcoming parliamentary elections.

Reuters

How was May Day celebrated around the world?

On May 1, workers, labour unions, and leftist demonstrators marched through major cities in recognition of May Day, traditionally an international celebration of labourers and the working class.

ABC News

Paris May Day protest marred by violent clashes with police

Violence broke out at the traditional May Day rally in Paris as tens of thousands of people took to the streets in France to put pressure on recently reelected President Emmanuel Macron to do more to help the working class.

Tribune News Service

Violence erupts in Paris as May Day protesters demonstrate against Macron

Thousands take to streets for marches across France to object against president’s policies

The Independent UK

Thousands take to streets of France in May Day rallies

More than 100,000 people marched through cities across France on Sunday as part of the traditional May Day rallies which were given extra piquancy this year coming exactly a week after Emmanuel Macron was voted in for a second term as president.

Radio France Internationale

Violence Erupts in May Day Protests in Paris, Marchers Criticize Re-Elected Macron

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in the French capital Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron. Thousands of people joined May Day marches across France in which they called for salary increases and…

Asharq Al-Awsat

May Day marches across France send pensions message to Macron

Eight police officers injured and 45 arrests made in Paris after protests on fringes turn violent

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Evening Standard

Violence erupts in Paris as thousands demonstrate against Macron in May Day protests

Violence erupted in central Paris on Sunday as thousands used traditional May Day protests to demonstrate against the re-election of President Emmanuel Macron.

Reuters

Violence erupts in May Day protests in Paris, marchers criticise re-elected Macron

Police fired tear gas to push back black-clad anarchists who ransacked business premises in Paris on Sunday during May Day protests against the policies of newly re-elected President Emmanuel Macron.

The Independent UK

May Day rallies in Europe honor workers, protest govts

Citizens and trade unions across Europe are taking to the streets for May Day marches

The Hindu

Will strengthen cooperation with our European partners, says Modi ahead of three-nation Europe trip

PM’s three-nation tour begins on Monday

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France 24

May 1, International Workers’ Day: A brief history of resistance

France is expected to see massive May Day protests on Sunday as demonstrators on both sides of the political spectrum – but especially on the left – are expected to vent their anger over President Emmanuel Macron’s re-election. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at the history of May 1…

The Guardian - UK

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 Canberra Times

Labor calls for cheaper, fairer Australia in election pledge

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

Los Angeles 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

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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,…

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