EXPLAINER - Coalition or chaos? What lies ahead after France's election
Emmanuel Macron has urged the mainstream parties in France's hung parliament to form a coalition able to muster a "solid" majority.
Thu Jul 11 2024
French voters deliver a win for the left, a blow for Le Pen and a hung parliament
The leftist alliance unexpectedly takes the top spot ahead of the far right but no group winning a majority.
Mon Jul 08 2024
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?
Here is what the parliamentary elections could mean for France.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Macron calls shock French elections after far-right rout
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for a parliamentary election, with the first round on June 30.
Mon Jun 10 2024
French far-right leader Le Pen should stand trial for alleged misuse of EU funds - Prosecutor
Far-right leader Marine Le Pen and 23 other members of her party should stand trial over alleged misuse of EU funds, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
Fri Sep 22 2023
Macron's election victory, a relief for the world including Malaysia - Analyst
Malaysia should be somewhat relieved that Le Pen isn't at the head of one of Europe's leading powers, Shahriman said.
Tue Apr 26 2022
France's Macron defeats far-right, pledges change
Macron comfortably defeated Marine Le Pen, heading off a political earthquake for Europe.
Mon Apr 25 2022
France's Macron and Le Pen head for cliffhanger April 24 election runoff
With partial results putting Macron in first place ahead of Le Pen after the first-round voting, other major candidates admitted defeat.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Three dead as woman beheaded in knife attack at French church
The knife attack had happened in or near the city's Notre Dame church and that police had detained the attacker.
Thu Oct 29 2020
France's Le Pen put under formal investigation over EU funds
In a statement, her lawyer said she would launch an appeal against the investigation.
Sat Jul 01 2017
France's Le Pen wins parliamentary seat, faces turbulent times
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was on Sunday elected to parliament together with seven other National Front candidates.
Mon Jun 19 2017
France's Macron pledges to overcome division in society
New French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to work to overcome divisions in society which had been shown by the presidential election campaign and seek to build a strong France.
Sun May 14 2017
French PM to be appointed on Monday, new government on Tuesday - source
France's next prime minister will be appointed on Monday and the country's new government on Tuesday, a source close to President-elect Emmanuel Macron told Reuters on Sunday.
Sun May 14 2017
Why Le Pen stumbled where Trump soared
So why didn't France's Republican elites - that's what they call their center-right party as well - do the same?
Thu May 11 2017
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024