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Allies start to desert him as Fillon vows to stay in election

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Latest opinion poll shows that only 25 percent of people now want right-winger to continue as a candidate, as senior supporters jump ship.

France election: what does centrist Emmanuel Macron stand for?

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Former banker, civil servant and economy minister unveils his policies as he emerges as surprise frontrunner to win presidential election.

A goat would beat Le Pen in French presidential election, says analyst

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Thomas Guénolé says so many French voters are 'allergic' to far right they would unite in decisive second round vote to block Marine Le Pen.

Macron vows to end nepotism as scandal engulfs rival Fillon

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Former economy minister says he will forbid parliamentarians from employing family members as Fillon faces ongoing 'fake jobs' affair.

Fillon stays in presidential race despite summons to face judges

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Right-winger claims he is victim of a 'political assassination' as judges prepare to put him under formal investigation over fake job controversy.

Four teenage girls detained in France for allegedly plotting attacks

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Three minors and an 18-year-old allegedly discussed planning ‘violent actions’ over Telegram messaging app, Paris prosecutor’s office said.

Murder probe into French family’s mysterious disappearance

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Pascal and Brigitte Troadec, son Sebastien, 21, and his sister Charlotte,18, have not been seen at their home near Nantes since February 16th.

French police sniper shoots two in error at Hollande speech

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President was inaugurating a new stretch of railway in western France when gunfire was heard and a waiter and a worker were slightly wounded.

Club owner claims French rugby has cocaine problem

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Toulon owner spoke after arrests of world rugby stars Ali Williams and James O'Connor for allegedly trying to buy cocaine in Paris.

France's disillusioned farmers turn to Le Pen

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Poll shows that 35 percent of farmers who plan to vote will back Marine Le Pen in election, compared to 26 percent of the general population.