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Ukraine war serves as backdrop to France’s presidential elections

Macron has won praise for playing a mediating role, while Le Pen has turned against Putin and embraced refugees.

Al Jazeera

Explainer-What you need to know about France's presidential election

Sunday's vote in France is the first round of a presidential election that will determine who runs the European Union's second-largest economy as the war in Ukraine rages on the bloc's doorstep.

Reuters

Get ready for a scary fortnight in French politics: a Le Pen presidency really is possible

The race for the Elysée could end up as a horror story for anyone who cares about the wellbeing of France or Europe, says journalist John Lichfield

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Emmanuel Macron: why France's economy may secure his re-election

Emmanuel Macron remains ahead in the polls after the first round of the French presidential election, even if a second term is not the formality that it appeared to be a couple of months ago. With the world going through turbulent times as a result of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine…

The Conversation

Will French presidential election be a case of 'plus ca change, moins ca change?' -- 5 things to watch as nation heads to the poll

With polls suggesting a narrowing gap among the front-runners, French voters will begin the two-stage process of choosing a president on April 10, 2022.

The Conversation

Macron confident as far-right rival closes in ahead of vote

President Emmanuel Macron says he has no fear of losing France’s presidential election despite far-right rival Marine Le Pen narrowing the gap in opinion polls ahead of Sunday’s first-round vote

The Independent UK

Macron regrets entering France’s election race late as Le Pen cuts lead

Latest polls show French president facing a significant challenge from his far-right rival

The Independent UK

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Latest Covid travel rules for UK's top 10 foreign holiday destinations

Even Australia, which has had some of the toughest rules in the world, has opened its borders to fully vaccinated tourists

Wales Online

Can Emmanuel Macron see off the threat from far-right firebrand Marine Le Pen?

On Sunday, France goes to the polls in the first round of voting. But can their urbane President beat the Far-Right dynastic challenger who’s pitting herself as the candidate for the people? Agnes Poirier reports

Evening Standard

Why this week's French elections matter to the wider world

With war singing the European Union's eastern edge, French voters will make a choice in a presidential election that will have an impact beyond the country's borders

The Independent UK

Travel rules for Spain, France, Italy, Greece, and Portugal explained

Covid rules seem to always be changing, so here are the latest set of restrictions

Bristol Post

French voters in COVID-hit Shanghai unable to cast ballots in Sunday election

French citizens under lockdown in COVID-hit Shanghai will be unable to vote at a city polling station in Sunday's tightly contested first round of the presidential election, France's embassy in Beijing said on Friday.

Reuters

West Ham will be ready for hostile Lyon atmosphere with European dream on line, says Craig Dawson

Craig Dawson says West Ham will be ready for a hostile reception in France next week when they look to finish the job against Lyon and continue their Europa League dream.

Evening Standard

French election: who are the candidates running against Emmanuel Macron?

On April 10, 48 million French will be asked to vote in the first round of France’s 2022 presidential election. Of the 12 candidates, only two will qualify for the second-round runoff taking place on April 24. These are the candidates in the running.

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Reuters

Police hunting for man who left a parcel bomb at Toulouse Cathedral

Police forces were hunting for a man who left a parcel bomb in the Cathedral of Toulouse, Southwestern France, on Friday, ahead of the first round of voting in France's presidential race on April 10, police said.

Wales Online

Wales to celebrate another centurion as Helen Ward to hit 100 caps in World Cup qualifier against France

Wales face France in a World Cup qualifier in Llanelli

Radio France Internationale

UN demands urgent access to site of alleged Mali massacre in Moura

With strong backing from France, a UN envoy has demanded access to the Malian village of Moura, the site of an alleged massacre last month by local forces and suspected Russian fighters.

Daily Mirror

Dimitri Payet taunts Arsenal star William Saliba over France call-up

Arsenal's French defender William Saliba - currently on loan at Marseille - won his first senior international cap for France during the March fixture against Cote d'Ivoire

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Evening Standard

Documents of Brits involved in English Channel plane crash wash up on beach

Official documents belonging to two British nationals involved in a light plane crash in the English Channel have washed up on a beach in France.

The Independent UK

Voting in France: Paper ballots, cast in person; no machines

French voters in Sunday’s presidential election will use the same system that’s been used for generations

Asharq Al-Awsat

France's Le Pen Says 'So Close' as Election Battle Enters Crucial Stage

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen said Thursday she had never been "so close" to power at a jubilant final rally before this weekend's election, which polls suggest is an increasingly tight battle between her and President Emmanuel Macron. In front of around 4,000 upbeat supporters chanting "President Marine!"…

Reuters

France's Macron makes last-minute appeal to voters as Le Pen reaches all-time high in poll

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday appealed to younger, progressive-leaning voters in his last scheduled interview before Sunday's first-round presidential vote while his forecast lead over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen further evaporated.

Reuters

France's Macron says Le Pen's programme will scare international investors

If French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is elected this month, her social programme will drive away international investors, President Emmanuel Macron said in an interview with daily Le Parisien.

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Test Ride The Suzuki GSX-S1000GT In France And Win Cool Prizes

Suzuki France is set to debut the new GSX-S1000GT. To celebrate it’s launching a contest wherein those who book test rides can win awesome prizes.

Irish Mirror

Dan Sheehan says he would have been 'naive' to leave Leinster for Munster for more game time

The exciting young hooker is enjoying a lot of big match exposure after Rónan Kelleher was injured against France and he will start against Connacht tonight

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