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The corner of France that explains Macron, Le Pen and a deep political divide

To understand the forces reshaping politics in the country, pay a visit to Bordeaux — and the ‘crescent of poverty’ around it

Financial Times

Ukraine-Russia war: Russia warns NATO over Sweden and Finland, says there could be no more talk of a 'nuclear-free' Baltic — as it happened

Russia is warning NATO it will bolster its military defence if Sweden and Finland join the bloc.

ABC News

When Biden 'speaking from his heart' doesn't speak for US

There’s no such thing as a purely personal opinion from the Oval Office on major matters of policy

The Independent UK

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Russia-Ukraine latest updates: Russia says warship has sunk

Ukraine news from April 14: Russia says the missile cruiser the Moskva has sunk after an explosion and fire.

Al Jazeera

A world apart: Macron and Le Pen split over Ukraine, Europe

When French voters cast their ballots in the April 24 presidential run-off, the result will be watched well beyond our borders. For now, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are serving up opposing visions of France's place on the world stage. He is for ratcheting up concerted EU sanctions against…

France 24

France’s Le Pen Warns against Sending Weapons to Ukraine

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen warned Wednesday against sending any more weapons to Ukraine, and called for a rapprochement between NATO and Russia once Moscow’s war in Ukraine winds down. Le Pen, an outspoken nationalist who has long ties to Russia, also confirmed that if she unseats President…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Marine Le Pen proposes closer Nato-Russia ties after Ukraine war

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

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Macron declines to follow Biden and call Russian acts in Ukraine ‘genocide’

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

The Guardian - US

Russia says Biden’s Ukraine ‘genocide’ claim is unacceptable

Moscow ‘categorically disagrees’ with US president’s comment, accuses Washington of hypocrisy.

Al Jazeera

France's Le Pen warns against sending weapons to Ukraine

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen has warned against sending any more weapons to Ukraine

The Independent UK

Michel Bouquet death: Acclaimed French actor dies aged 96

French president Emmanuel Macron described the late actor as a ‘sacred monster’ in a tribute

The Independent UK

Le Pen tells television viewers she will repair a 'damaged' democratic system

With just over a week to go until the second round of the French presidential election, far-right candidate Marine Le Pen was invited to discuss the key themes of her campaign during a national television interview on TF1 on Tuesday evening. Le Pen is seeking to woo the large contingent…

Radio France Internationale

'Screwed' either way: Macron-Le Pen presidential duel leaves young, leftist Mélenchon voters cold

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…

France 24

Le Pen wants France out of NATO integrated command, backs NATO-Russia links

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.

France 24

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France's Le Pen outlines foreign policy vision, leaving Russia door ajar

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."

Radio France Internationale

Macron warns of 'real face of the extreme right' in television interview

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.

The Guardian - UK

More than 1,000 Ukraine marines have surrendered in Mariupol, says Russia

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

Radio France Internationale

Abstention on the rise as French no longer see voting as a duty

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.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Macron Denies Striking Deal With Ex-president Sarkozy for Campaign Endorsement

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…

France 24

Macron denies striking deal with ex-president Sarkozy for campaign endorsement

Radio France Internationale

Sports celebrities and culture industry leaders rally behind Macron

Dozens of sports personalities and culture industry leaders have signed opinion pieces that appeared in the French press this week calling on undecided voters to throw their support behind the incumbent president Emmanuel Macron as he gears up to face the run-off poll against Marine Le Pen on 24 April.

Salon

Now the right wants to claim Ukraine

At global gathering of right-wing nationalists, a startling pivot: Putin's toast — and wow, do they love Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

Cheeky TV Show Becomes Battleground in French Election Race

A French television news and entertainment show that has long delighted in poking fun at Marine Le Pen and her father has become a battleground in the far-right leader's election contest with President Emmanuel Macron. After Le Pen said she is excluding reporters from the primetime program "Quotidien” from her…

France 24

Pension reform becomes hot topic as French presidential hopefuls head for run-off

After Sunday's vote placed him in a tighter-than-expected run-off contest with his closest rival Marine Le Pen, French incumbent Emmanuel Macron is trying to persuade voters to keep him in the Élysée Palace. Macron has signalled that he is ready to walk back his pension reform plan, suggesting he may…

The Independent UK

Cheeky TV show becomes battleground in French election race

A French primetime television show that has long delighted in poking fun at Marine Le Pen has become a battleground in the far-right leader’s fierce contest with incumbent Emmanuel Macron for the French presidency

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