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Presidential candidate says it is ‘inaccurate and unjust’ to suggest she is indebted to Vladimir Putin

Biden had accused Moscow of genocide but French president says ‘escalation of words’ will not bring peace

French far-leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon on Sunday fell just short of advancing to the presidential run-off, leaving far-right flagbearer Marine Le Pen to challenge Emmanuel Macron again for France's top job. But among 18- to 25-year-olds it was Mélenchon, 70, who won the night with 29 percent of their vote. What…

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Wednesday backed closer ties between NATO and Russia, adding that if she won the presidency Paris would once again leave the military command of the US-led alliance.

Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen sought on Wednesday to play up her leadership credentials on the world stage, urging a break with France's recent diplomatic past to make what she called a country that "still counts."

Back on the campaign trail, President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his position on number of key issues such as the environment and cost of living during a television interview on Wednesday. He also issued a warning about attempts to undermine the Constitution.

Moscow makes claim as leaders of four countries bordering Russia arrive in Kyiv in show of support for Ukraine

The outcome of the second round of the French presidential elections on 24 April will likely hinge on voter turnout, which has been dropping - revealing a shift in how French people see voting as part of their civic engagement.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday denied striking any wider political agreement with conservative former president Nicolas Sarkozy in exchange for his endorsement ahead of a close second round of voting in presidential elections on April 24. French media have speculated that Macron, who will need to secure a new…