Less than half of France's 48.7 million voters turn out to cast ballots in parliamentary elections; far-right Le Pen expected to gain seats

President's centrist alliance faces neck-and-neck challenge from left as polls are expected to see fewer voters

'It is obvious that Russia is determined to wear down the West' to make it increasingly amenable to a compromise, one analyst says

French president condemns Israeli settlement policy and urges Palestinian leader to conclude investigations into death of slain Al Jazeera journalist

While PM thanks France for its support during terror attacks, Elysee stresses its disapproval of planned settlement expansion

Elisabeth Borne, daughter of a Polish Jewish refugee, is only the second woman in the history of French politics to hold the position

France is one of 'Israel’s closest and more capable allies,' ambassador says, with French president emerging as leading European statesman

Russian leader claims Ukrainian forces committing war crimes that EU is 'ignoring'; adds that Moscow 'still open to dialogue' but Kyiv not ready for 'serious work' of ending war

Officer used assault rifle to fire at car hurtling toward colleagues, but prosecutors contend he used excessive force; police union slams decision as 'unacceptable'

French president unharmed in incident and continues visit to Paris suburb protected by large black umbrella