MARINE LE PEN

The eaterie is a hive of discussion as its clientele ponder the upcoming vote.

Governed by far right mayor Robert Ménard, this historic city is what France might look like under Marine Le Pen.

A working class city of 1.2 million, voters are so unimpressed by all five candidates that they don't know who to vote for.

The favourites took turns to take digs at one another in a marathon four-hour contest.

It is a time of heightened unease for the 1-2m people of Asian origin living in France.

Melenchon has risen steadily as a serious contender in France's upcoming presidential election.

Research suggests investors are increasingly worried about Brexit aftermath and populist movements in Europe.

The bipartisan committee is probing Russian links to US President Donald Trump.

"I'm not going to take any risks" – Valls vows to stop Marine Le Pen becoming next French president.

An Ipsos poll shows Le Pen would win first round but be soundly beaten by Emmanuel Macron in second.

Russian President Vladimir Putin termed the attack 'gruesome' and called for global efforts to fight terrorism.

Moscow has been accused of meddling in the French presidential election to undermine Le Pen's rivals.

Far-right politician's anti-immigration stance makes her unpopular in most of French-speaking Africa.

Twenty nine per cent of those asked said they believed Macron had been the most convincing of his four rivals.

The 'burkini' emerged as a hot topic for Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen.

Republican candidate's popularity plummets after allegations he paid family members for fake parliamentary jobs.

French President Francois Hollande and front runner Emmanuel Macron have praised the victory by Mark Rutte.

The French presidential candidate questions May's consistency of ideas and convictions.

Congressman recently asked what non-Western cultures had contributed to human civilization.

Republican party hopeful sees support plummet since allegations surfaced of paying family members for fake parliamentary jobs.

Polls predict Macron will beat Le Pen in the April first-round after a two-week surge in popularity.