French far right accuses left of threatening 'civil peace' if Le Pen wins

The French far-right on Saturday accused the left of seeking to "undermine civil peace" should Marine Le Pen win the presidential election next spring, underscoring the increasingly confrontational tone of the campaign.

Seven presidential hopefuls debated their positions on taxes, pensions, debt and labor costs on Thursday at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, at the invitation of France's largest employers' federation.

Seven presidential hopefuls debated their positions on taxes, pensions, debt and labor costs on Thursday at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, at the invitation of France's largest employers' federation.

PARIS, Aug 26 - French far-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is seen as the possible rival to far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in next year's presidential run-off, a second poll showed this week, stressing the electorate's growing polarisation as Emmanuel Macron's era ends.

After an illustrious career spanning more than six decades – for which he holds a world record – beloved French cultural figure Philippe Bouvard has died aged 95. President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to “a free spirit”.

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of police were seen by the Express outside a empty villa linked to the French president despite cops struggling to stop migrant boat launches.

Léa Salamé will step back as anchor of the 20h news show during Raphaël Glucksmann’s campaign.