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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.

France's Marine Le Pen warns against sending weapons to Ukraine

Asked about military aid to Ukraine, Le Pen said she would continue defense and intelligence support

India, France discuss key issues of West Asia, North Africa region

The discussions were held as part of the first ever consultations between India and France on the West Asia and North Africa Region in virtual mode

Macron ahead in first round of French elections with over 27% of vote

Far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is second with 24.03 per cent

Emmanuel Macron challenged by far right as French vote for president

A Macron victory would be seen as a defeat for European populists. It might also not be cheered in the Kremlin

French go to the polls in first round of presidential election

France operates a manual system for elections: Voters are obliged to cast ballots in person, and they are hand-counted once voting closes

France to offer second Covid vaccination booster dose to elderly

France will offer a fourth Covid-19 vaccination shot to people over 60 years old who have already received their booster dose, a senior official said.