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Explained: Why French President Macron now faces challenge from left

Victorious over his far-right rival in last month's presidential vote, centrist Emmanuel Macron now faces a gathering challenge from the left in France's upcoming legislative elections.

France's victorious Emmanuel Macron boosts weapons, stakes in Ukraine

When Vladimir Putin congratulated Emmanuel Macron on his re-election as France's president and wished him success in your activities, the Russian leader probably was being more polite than sincere.

Macron re-election has no immediate effect on France's credit rating: S&P

Although the still-divided political landscape could see economic reforms watered down, S&P Global said

French President Macron retains power, soon to face parliamentary elections

After winning another five years in the French presidential palace, Emmanuel Macron intends to go back to work straightaway on domestic and foreign policy

Euro inches up after Macron's victory, gains against bruised sterling

Euro gained a fraction after French President's comfortable defeat of his opponent Marine Le Pen. The outcome was largely expected by market pundits and political analysts.

French police opens fire as vehicle fails to stop for check; 2 dead

French police opened fire at a vehicle in central Paris that did not follow an order to stop for a law enforcement check; two people were killed as a result, the Actu17 news portal reports.The incident occurred late on Sunday night, around midnight, at a traffic control point in the Pont Neuf area. The driver of the vehicle did not follow an order to stop, directing the car at the police instead. One of the officers opened fire from a rifle to protect himself.The driver and the front passenger were hit by the shots and died. A second passenger who was seated in the back was injured in the arm and taken to a hospital.

To Europe's relief, France's Emmanuel Macron wins but far-right gains

A chorus of European leaders hailed Macron's victory, since France has played a leading role in international efforts to punish Russia with sanctions and is supplying weapons to Ukraine

Voter turnout at 26.1% at midday in French presidential elections

The two candidates for France's presidential runoff have cast their ballots and basked in adoring crowds outside their polling stations

France to choose between Macron, Le Pen in presidential election run-off

On Sunday, French voters will choose between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in the run-off vote to elect a new leader following a divisive campaign.

French election: President Macron in pole position, Le Pen racing hard

Polls also forecast a possibly record-high number of people who will either cast a blank vote or not vote at all

Macron or Le Pen: Why it matters for France, the EU, and the West

Here's what to expect from them on major issues

French election: Emmanuel Macron in pole position, Le Pen racing hard

A victory in Sunday's runoff vote would make Macron the first French president in 20 years to win a second term

French investigators issue arrest warrant for ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn

Warrants targeting Ghosn concerns a wide spectrum of allegations ranging from his interactions with Omani car distributor to corporate spending on various events and trips that may have been personal

Whom does France deserve as president?

Could Mr Macron become the first French president to win a second term after Jacques Chirac?

French election: Macron-Le Pen go head to head in televised debate

Le Pen, who lost to Macron in 2017, termed the issue of cost of living as her biggest priority, saying she "will permanently cut VAT on energy" and "will also cut taxes, no income tax for under-30s"

Ukraine war: France trying to convince EU to impose embargo on Russian oil

France is trying to convince its EU partners to impose an embargo on oil supplies from Russia to undermine its ability to finance its special military operation in Ukraine, French Minister Le Maire sa

France: Le Pen dismisses reported allegations of misuse of EU funds

Le Pen is set to face President Emmanuel Macron in the election runoff on April 24.

EU fraud agency investigating French presidential candidate Le Pen

The report was disclosed by French investigative news site Mediapart days before Le Pen faces incumbent Emmanuel Macron in a runoff election Sunday that could determine Europe's future direction

In France's presidential election, a meaty issue unites Jews and Muslims

The far-right candidate Marine Le Pen wants to outlaw ritual slaughter if elected next Sunday

India, France affirm closer defence ties in 20th Joint Staff talks in Paris

The Ministry of Defence in an official statement said that the 20th edition of the India-France Joint Staff talks was held in Paris on April 12-13, 2022.