MARINE LE PEN

The footballing legend said – just as in 2002 – that he is 'far away' from the ideas of the far-right party.

Jalkh would have replaced Marine Le Pen while she focuses on her presidential run.

Far-right Robert Menard said the number of Muslim pupils is 'obviously a problem'.

Trogneux was a drama teacher, Macron her young pupil. Then they fell in love.

War of words between father and daughter continues as Le Pen looks to widen her appeal.

Associated Press reported the surprise move after her party's best ever election result.

Rising crude production stateside continues to drag down crude prices despite producers' soundbites in favour of extending cuts.

What data tells us about the first round of the French Election.

Be under no illusions that Macron is on the side of socialism or social democracy.

Video shows Macron supporter dancing alone in huge hall following En Marche! leader's 1st round victory.

"F*** those who say "no vote for Macron is a vote for Le Pen"! Not voting for Macron means not voting for Macron".

Macron's challenge is to hold the centre ground together – and it's not an easy task.

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen represent France's political divide over globalisation.

Rest of EU watches on as En Marche leader takes on far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

The protests were a response to centrist Emmanuel Macron of Le Marche taking the lead, with Marine Le Pen, leader of the far right Front National coming second.

Euro climbs to five-month high against the dollar, while pound falls 1.2%.

High turnout sees France's mainstream parties of right and left badly damaged.

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen have won the first round of the French election, polls say.

Demonstrators have criticised Marine Le Pen for being a 'pretend feminist'.

Voters will choose their next president just days after a terrorist attack.

The presidential race kicks off in France a day after early voting was held in overseas French territories.