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police in Paris during post-election riots.A police source told the AFP agency that officers in the French capital opened fire after a vehicle began speeding towards them.The incident occurred just after midnight local time. A security perimeter had been set in the centre of the city on Sunday evening following violent far-left street protests against the re-election of Emmanuel Macron.A special police taskforce is expected to attend the scene to inspect the use of a lethal weapon by officers.The incumbent President defeated extreme right challenger Marine Le Pen by 58.6% to 41.4% in the second round of the election.Earlier in the evening a video appeared to show police dramatically charging at protestors as protests in response to Macron's victory turned violent.Dozens of campaigners can be seen running away from the scene as police respond to the aftermath of the results of the 2022 French presidential election at Place de la Republique.French journalist Simon Louvet uploaded the video on Twitter and said there was "strong tensions" between the police and campaigners.He said: "Police charge, several demonstrators on the ground.

President Emmanuel Macron has won France’s presidential run-off, beating far-right rival Marine Le Pen, according to the exit polls. Mr Macron would be the first French president in 20 years to win a second term, which lasts five years, since Jacques Chirac in 2002.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentEmmanuel Macron, the incumbent President of France, has been re-elected for a second term, beating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen with a projected 58.2% of the vote. Le Pen, the leader of the Rassemblement National party, got an estimated 41.8% of the vote, according to the Ipsos-Sopra Steria polling institute.Macron, a 44-year old, pro-E.U.

Refresh for latest…: With an estimated 58.2% of the vote, Emmanuel Macron has been reelected as President of France, defeating extreme right National Rally leader Marine Le Pen who amassed 41.8%.

A nearly three-hour televised debate between French presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen on Wednesday night scored the lowest ever ratings for such a match-up. With 15.6 million total viewers, the heated exchange between the incumbent and the far right extremist was aired live on both TF1 and France 2. The market share was, however, a solid 61%.

Kirstie Allsopp has taken to Twitter to compare her Location, Location, Location co-host Phil Spencer's physique to that of French president, Emmanuel Macron, after snaps of his incredibly hairy chest recently went viral.The revealing snap of the Frenchman was part of a series of informal photographs that were released just days before he went up against Marine Le Pen in the French Presidential election run-off vote.In view of her 427,300 followers, property expert Kirstie claimed that the Frenchman's body closely resembled Phil's.Kirstie wrote: "Whoever put Macron’s head on @PhilSpencerTV’s body, that’s a clever piece of photoshop.The candid snap was posted by Twitter account @GuidoFawkes and showed the French PM grinning at something out of shot while relaxing on an orange leather sofa.The politician had the first few buttons of his crisp white shirt open to reveal a chest full of dark hair.Location, Location, Location presenter Kirstie couldn't help but compare the French Prime Minister's physique to that of her Channel 4 co-host, Phil.The star's followers soon took to the comments section to weigh in on the snap.@CathMath27 responded to Kirstie with a row of laughing faces.While @MooAndDrew chipped in: "Phil is a lot more muscular," alongside a kiss face.Kirstie has previously opened up on her relationship with Phil who she has presented the hit property show, Location, Location, Location with since 2000.The mother of three, revealed that she knows Phil better than her own property developer Ben Anderson as they spend more time together.Kirstie said: "I still know Phil better than I know Ben because Phil and I have spent more time together."We’ll never be apart.

On April 10, France went to the polls in the first round of voting for the 2022 presidential election. The results pit incumbent Emmanuel Macron versus far right leader Marine Le Pen with the determining second round vote to be held on April 24. In the wake of the first round, some 400 artists have lent their names to an op-ed published in Le Monde urging the electorate to put its voice behind Macron.

Elsa Keslassy International CorrespondentMore than 400 French artists and entertainment figures, including Juliette Binoche and Charlotte Gainsbourg, have signed a emotionally charged op-ed published in Le Monde newspaper on April 15 to urge people to vote for incumbent President Emmanuel Macron during the election runoff on April 24.The letter is aimed at those who may not support Macron’s politics, probably didn’t vote for him during the first round of the election and are now inclined to abstain from going to the polls next Sunday. Actors, filmmakers, musicians, artists and producers who signed the plea argue that casting a ballot in favor of Macron, a pro-EU centrist, is an absolute necessity as it is the only way to beat far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Legendary French stage and screen actor Michel Bouquet has died. The César Award winner passed away today at a Paris hospital, his spokesperson confirmed to AFP. A tribute on the official website of the Elysée Palace did not cite a cause of death. Bouquet was 96.

In a repeat of 2017, France’s 2022 presidential election is now down to the same two candidates: the incumbent Emmanuel Macron and far right leader Marine Le Pen. In first round voting which took place on Sunday, centrist Macron emerged with 27.6% of the votes while Le Pen managed 23.4%. This is a bigger showing for Le Pen and her National Rally party (formerly National Front) than five years ago. The determining second round vote will be held on April 24.

France’s president Emmanuel Macron has celebrated the win of CODA at the Oscars last night by tweeting his congratulations to the filmmakers involved.

Vladimir Putin has revealed the 'only way' the 'calculated' leader can be stopped in his war on Ukraine. Andrei Illarionov, who served as an economic adviser to Putin between 2000 and 2005, believes that Putin can only be stopped through ‘resistance’.Contrary to what other experts have said, Putin's former staff member claims the president is not ‘losing his mind’ and is 'as calculated as ever' in his attack on the neighbouring country.The ex-politician explained: "He knows what he wants and is trying to implement policy to achieve his goals."The only thing that can really stop Putin in Ukraine and in Europe, is resistance.

Russia's attack on Ukraine is going 'according to plan' and the violence is set to 'get worse', Vladimir Putin has warned.

Vladimir Putin has been mocked for his ridiculously long tables at the Kremlin when speaking to just one person. Social media users have suggested a range of hilarious reasons as to why Russia's leader prefers to sit at a 20-foot long table.

Vladimir Putin has promised to consider ending his brutal bombing campaign on Ukrainian civilians and the areas they live in as peace talks between the two countries continue in Belarus.This comes after the Russian President spoke in length with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday, February 28.According to a statement from the French government, Macron asked Putin to halt all strikes and attacks against civilians and places of residences, preserve civil infrastructure and secure main roads.Putin confirmed his willingness to commit to those requests, the French statement said.However a Kremlin statement about the same telephone call says that Putin told Macron: "A settlement is possible only if Russia's legitimate security interests are taken into account – including a recognition of Russia's sovereignty over Crimea and a resolution of the objectives of demilitarisation and denazification of the Ukrainian state and ensuring it has a neutral status".Ahead of the talks, Ukraine said it wanted a ceasefire and Russian withdrawal, while the Kremlin said it would not announce its position.Russia's negotiators have talked of striking a deal that's in the interests of both sides.This news comes as dozens of people were killed by Russian rocket attacks in Kharkiv earlier on Monday.The Ukrainian interior ministry adviser Anton Herashchenko said Kharkiv had been “massively fired on”, leaving “dozens of dead and hundreds of wounded”.To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here.With fighting continuing around several cities and the Russian rouble falling drastically, the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged Russian troops to abandon their weapons and leave the

MH17 has demanded the West does more to counter president Vladimir Putin. Richard Mayne, 20, was one of 283 passengers on board the plane that was shot down as it flew over eastern Ukraine in July 2014.

Naman Ramachandran The world of soccer has responded to the Russian invasion of Ukraine with marquee event UEFA Men’s Champions League final moved from Saint Petersburg to Stade de France in Saint-Denis, Paris. The UEFA Executive Committee held an extraordinary meeting on Friday, “following the grave escalation of the security situation in Europe,” the UEFA said in a statement.

UEFA have voted to move this season's Champions League final to Paris as a result of Russia making the decision to invade Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Uri Geller claims he has the power to pull Vladimir Putin back from the brink of war - but he'll only intervene if the Ukrainian top brass or Joe Biden ask for his help.The spoon-bender believes he has the ability to avert World War Three from breaking out between Russia and NATO allies.The self-proclaimed psychic - famed for appearing to bend cutlery with his mind on the telly - claims he's successfully de-escalated similar geo-political quagmires in the past. Both Boris Johnson and French premier Emmanuel Macron have tried to persuade Putin to withdraw his estimated 130,000 troops from Ukraine's border.

France24, the National Assembly approved the new law with a unanimous vote of 142-0.Anyone who uses so-called ‘conversion therapy’ practices to change a person’s sexual orientation or sexual or gender identity will face two-year imprisonment or be fined 30,000 euros.The BBC reported the French Senate had already overwhelmingly backed the law. It was there that it was passed by “305 votes to 28.” The conservative Republicans were the only MPs to oppose it.The new law will allow campaigners, including campaigning groups, to file civil suits on behalf of victims potentially.

Fox News. The longtime Fox News Sunday anchor announced his decision to leave the network during Sunday's program, calling his 18 years with Fox «a great ride.»«After 18 years — this is my final Fox News Sunday,”Wallace said. »It is the last time — and I say this with real sadness — we will meet like this."«It's been a great ride,» he continued.