french presidential elections
France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle
Macron is the first French president in two decades to win a second term, but his latest victory was narrower than the last face-off in 2017
Narendra Modi tweets to Macron on poll victory
Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen.
Overseas voters kick off crucial French presidential election
France will be voting under tight security with over 50,000 police and other security branches fully mobilized for special election duty.
Macron: 39-year-old French prodigy eyeing presidency
During his time in government, he is best known for a free-market law that bears his name which liberalised the bus sector.
From far right to far left: 12 candidates for French president
A powerful far-right leader, a deeply conservative former Prime Minister and a 39-year-old former investment banker are among candidates.
French PM Valls to announce run for president
If Valls does announce a run for the Elysee presidential office, he will have to resign as prime minister, sparking a government reshuffle.