Politics

France goes to the presidential polls amid high security and fears of rioting

France goes to the presidential polls amid high security and fears of rioting

The polls have opened for the first round of the French presidential election. More than 47 million people are eligible to cast vote in the closely-contested election.Far-right Le Pen, the conservative Fillion, far-left Mélenchon and liberal centrist Macron are seen as frontrunners. Candidates must win more than 50% of votes to become president. If there is no winner, the two candidates with the most votes will face each other in a second round on 7 May.On Saturday, French expats began the voting abroad outside of France. The results of the election are expected to be confirmed at around midnight. Apr 23, 2017
Nasa celebrates Earth Day with breath-taking videos from space

Nasa celebrates Earth Day with breath-taking videos from space

To celebrate Earth Day 2017, Nasa has released a video with the best footage taken by cameras on the International Space Station.Sit back and relax as stunning views of mountains, rivers and deserts glide past, filmed from high above the clouds. Apr 23, 2017
Paris: Protesters clash with police on evening of French presidential election

Paris: Protesters clash with police on evening of French presidential election

Protesters clashed with police during a demonstration against the French presidential election. Trade unions and activists gathered peacefully to call for social change but roughly 200 masked protesters threw bottles and stones at officers. Many of the peaceful attendants expressed doubts about all the presidential candidates.The first round of the presidential election will take place on 23 April. Emmanuel Macron is currently polled at 24% while Marine Le Pen stands at 22%. Apr 22, 2017
Watch: Adorable baby otter learns how to swim

Watch: Adorable baby otter learns how to swim

Otter pups are very buoyant but they still need to learn how to swim. Luckily, baby otter Tucker got a lot of help from his mother Tilly during his first swim at Oregon Zoo. While the way Till is dragging her pup through the water may look a bit rough, it is completely normal otter behaviour and nothing to worry about. Apr 22, 2017
50,000 protesters expected to march through Cologne against anti-immigration party AfD

50,000 protesters expected to march through Cologne against anti-immigration party AfD

Around 50,000 protesters are expected to march through Cologne today to protest the anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.Police are expecting riots and an additional 4,000 officers have been deployed. The AfD is holding its annual party conference in the city.It must pick a new leader for the upcoming national election campaign following arguments over the party’s orientation towards the right. Apr 22, 2017
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