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Aljazeera says election runoff an image of a polarised France, analysts say. It was an outcome predicted by many, and a repeat of the same vote five years ago

French elections: Far-right insurgent reshaping the race for presidency in France says ABC news.

France24 says France is poised for a rematch of the 2017 presidential election run-off with centrist Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

The Guardian says France‘s military intelligence chief is leaving his post after Paris failed to accurately predict – in contrast with western allies – that Russia would launch a full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

The Metro says Vladimir Putin has threatened to cut gas supply to ‘unfriendly countries’ from tomorrow.

France24 says Vladimir Putin announced Thursday that all EU purchases of Russian gas must be made in roubles starting April 1 – a demand rejected by France and Germany.

The Guardian says a rise in anti-Islam rhetoric in the French presidential election campaign risks creating a “spiral of hatred”.

France24 says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on French companies including carmaker Renault, supermarket group Auchan and DIY retailer Leroy Merlin to leave Russia.

France24 says Rules requiring people to show a Covid-19 vaccine passport to access venues will be lifted in France on March 14.

France24 says Former justice minister Christiane Taubira pulled out of France’s presidential race on Wednesday, acknowledging her failure to collect enough signatures.