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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

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.

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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…

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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

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

Reuters

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 Independent UK

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

PM’s three-nation tour begins on Monday

The Hindu

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…

France 24

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

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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.

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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.

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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,…

Reuters

France to strengthen military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine -Elysee

French President Emmanuel Macron told Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a phone call on Saturday that France will strengthen its military and humanitarian support for Ukraine, the French presidency said in a statement.

Reuters

France gears up for May Day protests, in first test for newly reelected Macron

Like quite a few on the left, 60-year-old nurse assistant Isabelle-Touria Boumhi says backing either Emmanuel Macron or Marine Le Pen in France's presidential runoff last Sunday would have been choosing "between the plague and cholera."

The Hindu

An interpretation of the French elections

Emmanuel Macron should tread carefully as the far right’s Le Pen and the left-wing’s Mélenchon cannot be written off

France 24

French far-right rivals Le Pen, Zemmour settle scores after bitter presidential race

Despite competing with a newcomer candidate for the far-right vote, Marine Le Pen once again made it to the final round of France’s presidential election. But Le Pen is now looking to vanquish pundit-turned-candidate Éric Zemmour – as well as even the score with allies who left her camp to…

France 24

Pro-EU 'Monsieur Europe' Emmanuel Macron re-elected: Europe reacts

It was a French election, to elect a French president. But Emmanuel Macron took to the stage below the quintessentially French Eiffel Tower on April 24 for his victory speech to the sound of the European anthem, Beethoven's "Ode to Joy". He told his supporters that their fellow electors had…

The Independent UK

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