Pro-European centrist Emmanuel Macron elected French president: Estimates
The victory caps an extraordinary rise for the 39-year- old former investment banker, who will become the country's youngest-ever leader.
May 08, 2017, 00:00 AM ISTFrench polls: Le Pen accused of plagiarising Fillon's speech
French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen is facing accusations of plagiarism after a speech she made resembled parts of an address delivered by her defeated rival Francois Fillon just two weeks earlier.
May 02, 2017, 16:31 PM ISTGloves off in French election as Le Pen aide slams Macron
Global markets reacted with relief to Sunday`s outcome which broke a pattern of anti-establishment election shocks in which Britons voted to quit the European Union and Donald Trump was elected U.S. president.
Apr 25, 2017, 00:10 AM ISTMacron, Le Pen ahead in French presidential race: Projection
Macron was projected to score 23-24 percent, with Le Pen at 21.6-23 per cent, according to several polling institutes.
Apr 24, 2017, 00:39 AM ISTFrench Socialist candidate admits 'historic drubbing'
Hamon, who came in fifth according to projections, urged his supporters to vote for first-placed centrist Emmanuel Macron in a May 7 run-off.
Apr 24, 2017, 00:34 AM IST