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Analysis-Eyeing win, inflation debate gives Le Pen chance to lay Russia ghosts to rest

In a rural town south of Paris, far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen delivered a simple message to local farmers: Russia's war in Ukraine means the price of feed, fertiliser and staple goods will keep rising unless the French government acts.

Reuters

Africans not surprised by Macron, Le Pen run-off

Most Africans living in France and on the continent are not surprised by the results of the first round of the French presidential elections. A good many hold no illusions of radical change in French foreign policy towards Africa.

Radio France Internationale

What might a Le Pen presidency mean for the future of the European Union?

As it became clear on Sunday evening that Marine Le Pen will face incumbent Emmanuel Macron in the second round of France's presidential election, the European Union and NATO are coming to terms with the possibility of a Euroskeptic leader in the Elysée Palace - one who has been a…

Radio France Internationale

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France expels six suspected Russian spies

France is expelling six Russians suspected of working as spies under diplomatic cover after the French intelligence services uncovered a clandestine operation on its territory, the foreign ministry said on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

France’s ex-president Sarkozy endorses Macron in election battle against Le Pen

Emmanuel Macron has ‘necessary experience as we face deep international crisis’, says Nicolas Sarkozy

The Independent UK

Macron softens on controversial pension reform as he heads into tight run-off

Facing a tight run-off against far-right challenger Marine Le Pen on April 24, French President Emmanuel Macron softened his stance Monday on overhauling the pension system and raising the retirement age – reform proposals that sparked mass protests during his first term.

France 24

Former conservative President Sarkozy endorses Macron in presidential race

Former conservative French President Nicolas Sarkozy on Tuesday endorsed Emmanuel Macron ahead of the second round in France's presidential election, in a move that may complicate Macron's charm offensive with left-wing voters.

Reuters

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Poll shows gap between Le Pen, Macron as turnout is seen at historic low

(Corrects headline to show turnout, not abstention, is seen at historic low)

Reuters

Potential far-right victory for Le Pen in France’s election race viewed as a threat to the EU

Victory for Marine Le Pen in France's presidential election would have immense repercussions for the bloc

The Independent UK

Mystery as British skier, 27, found dead and alone in France after visiting bar

The British skier, identified locally as Patrick F, was found unconscious at the side of the road last month in Flaine, France, with investigators now releasing an image of the man

Daily Mirror

France's former president Sarkozy endorses Macron, touting 'experience'

France's conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy threw his support behind Emmanuel Macron in his bid for reelection on Tuesday, touting Macron's experience in the face of the "grave international crisis" in Ukraine. Far-right candidate Marine Le Pen, for her part, said she had no plans to pull France out of…

France 24

France's Le Pen Says She Has No 'Secret Agenda' to Exit EU

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday said she had no "secret agenda" for France to leave the European Union, even if her attempts to reform the bloc fail. "I don't have a secret agenda," Le Pen told France Inter radio. "I think a large majority of French…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bristol weather: Warm front set to blow in from France in time for Easter weekend

But there's a chance the west may see some 'thundery bursts'

Bristol Post

Scotland to bake in 17C heat in Easter weekend weather forecast as temperatures soar

The Met Office says that the uptick in conditions is thanks to warmer air being drawn up from France.

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France sends forensic doctors to Ukraine to probe Russia's 'war crimes'

French police officers and forensic doctors arrived in Ukraine Monday to help investigate alleged Russian war crimes after hundreds of civilian bodies were discovered in towns around Kyiv.

The Independent UK

France sends police and forensic experts to Ukraine to capture evidence of Russian war crimes

Team includes two forensic doctors and 15 gendarmes, which is a unit of the French army

Reuters

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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

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Manchester Evening News

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.

Daily Mirror

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

Radio France Internationale

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.

France 24

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…

The Guardian - UK

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

Reuters

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.

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