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‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?

Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.

Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan, a candidate for re-election, supported by left wing parties, votes in the first round of the French municipal elections, at a polling station in Marseille, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Manon Cruz TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Macron prepares France for ‘an age of nuclear weapons’ as Iran war rages

The French president described his plans for expansion as forward deterrence. What’s behind his move?

French President Emmanuel Macron waves to bystanders as he leaves a polling station during the first round of France's municipal elections in Le Touquet-Paris-Plage, France, Sunday, March 15, 2026. Jean-Francois Badias/Pool via REUTERS

France walks ‘fine line’ as US-Israel war on Iran escalates

President Macron has criticised the onslaught and questioned the war’s legality but ultimately blamed Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives to speak to members of the media as he visits the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, on the day of his visit to Cyprus, showing France's solidarity after recent drone attacks amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, and aimed at reinforcing European security in the Eastern Mediterranean, on the Mediterranean Sea, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes/Pool TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Promises made in Paris Olympics run-up broken, say undocumented workers

Having helped to build a flagship arena, 14 workers were promised their papers. To date, they remain undocumented.

Between 2023 and 2024, according to official figures, the number of undocumented workers who were regularised dipped by 10 percent [Phineas Rueckert/Al Jazeera]

Le Pen’s conviction in France: Career-ending or fuel for a new far right?

After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen’s bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.

A local elected official from the French far-right National Rally party distributes leaflets in support of Marine Le Pen at a market in Henin-Beaumont, France

France braces for Israel football match after violence in Amsterdam

France tightens security before game that pro-Palestinian groups say should be boycotted given Israel’s aggressions.

Soccer Football - Nations League - Israel Training - Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France - November 13, 2024 Israel coach Ran Ben Shimon and coaching staff during training REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

‘Turn to the right’: What Macron’s choice of Barnier as PM means for France

By placating the far-right National Rally, Macron has given it credibility despite its election loss, say analysts.

French President Emmanuel Macron, left, shakes hands with European Union chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Friday, Jan. 31, 2020. The U.K. is due to leave the EU on Friday the first nation in the bloc to do so. (Ludovic Marin/Pool Photo via AP)

France braces for ‘high drama’ run-offs as far right eyes power

With the far right seemingly headed for victory, voters on the left and in the centre feel on edge.

People gather to protest against the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) party, at Place de la Republique, following results in the first round of the early 2024 legislative elections, in Paris, France, July 3, 2024. REUTERS/Yara Nardi

In a divided France, voters on the left hope to unite against the far right

President Emmanuel Macron tests the country’s support after losing to hardliners in the European Parliament election.

Women hold a placard that reads: "My France to me is not the same as (the France) of those who vote for RN", as people attend a demonstration organised by feminist organisations to protest against the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party, ahead of upcoming French parliamentary elections, in Paris, France, June 23, 2024. REUTERS/Gonzalo Fuentes

A construction worker’s death casts a shadow on France’s Olympics journey

Amara Dioumassy died one year ago, prompting labour unions to call for better safety standards.

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