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Macron beats Le Pen to win second term as French president, exit polls show

Emmanuel Macron is heading for victory over far-right leader Marine Le Pen in the French presidential election on a pro-business, pro-European Union platform, bolstering the bloc in the midst of its worst security crisis in decades.

Tribune News Service

World leaders congratulate French President Macron on re-election

World leaders were quick to congratulate French President Emmanuel Macron for his election victory over his far-right rival on Sunday, some reflecting relief at avoiding a political shock in one of the European Union’s most pivotal countries.

France 24

Europe has a Russian nickel problem

Europe may need Russian nickel to meet its climate goals — activists need Europe to hold Russian mining accountable

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Set in stone: Using statue-related metaphors to describe history misses the mark

As countries reckon with racism, colonialism and genocide, a recurring target of reappraisal are statues. Across North America and Europe, statues have been dismantled, toppled and vandalized — and this is a valid critique. Commemoration often blindly celebrates historic figures through statues and plaques without considering their controversies.

The Conversation

Arsenal handed boost in top-four battle with Tottenham as David Moyes performs West Ham U-turn

Arsenal face West Ham United at the London Stadium next weekend in a huge match that has top-four implications, but David Moyes' side's attentions could be elsewhere

Football London

Ukrainian refugees dream of home in Orthodox Easter celebrations

Ukrainian refugees filled churches across central Europe on Sunday for Orthodox Easter in bittersweet celebrations, giving thanks for escaping a Russian invasion but dreaming of a return home to family members left behind.

Reuters

Edu delivers 'exciting' verdict on Arsenal summer transfer plans as Gabriel Jesus talks ongoing

The Gunners will be active in the summer transfer window although much of their anticipated business is likely to be influenced by potential European qualification

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Sanctions won't stop Putin — this might

All along, Putin has counted on the fact that Europe needs Russian gas. But that's also his Achilles heel

Salon

Lebanese military finds 8 bodies from capsized migrant boat

State media is reporting that the Lebanese military has recovered the bodies of eight migrants whose boat carrying at least 56 people capsized the night before, raising the death toll to nine

The Independent UK

A divided France and a Germany unsure of its identity threaten Europe’s future

In a time of multiple crises and dangers, the EU needs urgently to recover a sense of common purpose

The Guardian - UK

PSG fans refuse to celebrate league title; Leonardo apologizes

Paris Saint Germain has spent a fortune on its squad since Qatar Sports Investments took over in 2011, but has never lifted Europe’s most coveted trophy, reaching the Champions League final only once

The Hindu

France's Macron defeats far-right, pledges change

Emmanuel Macron comfortably defeated far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday, heading off a political earthquake for Europe but acknowledging dissatisfaction with his first term and saying he would seek to make amends.

Reuters

Malky Mackay claims Celtic title success would be surpassed by Ross County European adventure among career highlights

The Staggies' boss is looking to push on after a top six finish.

Daily Record

By stealth rather than in one swoop, the European Super League has arrived

As this week’s semi-finals lineup shows, the Champions League is not a fair competition any more but in the grip of a few corporate franchises

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Zelenskiy’s economic guru: ‘Germany can survive without Russian oil: I wouldn’t want my country facing the shame’

Exclusive President Zelenskiy’s economic adviser, Oleg Ustenko, tells of his fury at how Europe’s refusal to act is piling more misery on Ukraine

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Says Pay for Russian Gas in Euros to Avoid Breaching Sanctions

EU companies may be able to work around Russia's demand to receive gas payments in rubles without breaching sanctions if they pay in euros or dollars which are then converted into the Russian currency, the European Commission said on Friday. The companies would also need to seek additional conditions on…

France 24

Summer of 2021 was Europe’s hottest on record

Europe experienced its hottest summer on record in 2021, while being ravaged by floods, heatwaves and fires, according to a report published Friday by the European Union's Copernicus climate change service, showing that global warming is sharply on the rise.

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Ford Teases Its Second All-Electric Commercial Vehicle

Ford announced the upcoming premiere of its second all-electric commercial vehicle for customers in Europe, which is scheduled for May 9.

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Revolution and the arts: how Picasso inspired the Arab world

What were the connections between the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso and contemporary artists across the Middle East and north Africa? That is the question raised by the Institut du Monde Arabe in the French city of Tourcoing, with an exhibition reuniting 70 works by artists from Algeria to Syria –…

Reuters

Strike causes chaos at Amsterdam airport as holiday begins

Amsterdam's Schiphol airport urged travellers to stay away for several hours on Saturday as a strike by ground personnel at the start of a school holiday caused chaos at Europe's third-busiest airport.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia to Deploy Sarmat Missiles by Autumn in ‘Historic’ Nuclear Upgrade

Russia said on Saturday it plans to deploy its newly tested Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missiles, capable of mounting nuclear strikes against the United States, by autumn. The target stated by Dmitry Rogozin, head of the Roscosmos space agency, is an ambitious one as Russia reported its first test-launch only on…

Asharq Al-Awsat

France’s Two Presidential Contenders: Who’s Proposing What

It’s crunch time for voters in France as incumbent President Emmanuel Macron, a centrist, is meeting far-right nationalist Marine Le Pen of the National Rally at the ballot box for Sunday’s final presidential vote. With foreign policy an issue as war ravages Europe's east, along with worries over inflation in…

Reason

Speaking Freely Through the Ages

As long as there have been laws, there have been attempts to silence people.

Asharq Al-Awsat

EU Law Targets Big Tech over Hate Speech, Disinformation

The European Union reached a landmark deal early Saturday to take aim at hate speech, disinformation and other harmful online content. The law will force big tech companies to police themselves harder, make it easier for users to flag problems and empower regulators to punish noncompliance with billions in fines.…

Radio France Internationale

Outrage as Turkish courts seek to silence anti-femicide campaigners

Despite Turkey having one of the worst records in Europe of femicide, or women being murdered, a prominent group challenging this phenomenon faces being shut down by the courts. The case against the "We Will Stop Femicide Platform has caused outrage and nationwide protests.

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