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  Emmanuel Macron To Run For Second Term In France Presidential Elections

  French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that he will seek a second term in office at elections next month, with Russia's war in Ukraine likely to eclipse the campaign but boost his chances.

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  "Don't Need To Prove Affinity" For France: Australia Amid Submarine Row

  Australia has already proven its affection for France through the sacrifice of Aussie soldiers during World War I and II, the country's deputy prime minister claimed Monday, stoking a row over a major submarine contract.

• France's 'Black Widow' denies murder as trial opens

  A former driving instructor dubbed the "Black Widow" of the French Alps on Monday denied drugging her husband and then burning him to death in his car.

• Paris lifts partial car ban after drop in pollution

  Paris on Monday banned all cars with even number plates for the first time in nearly 20 years to fight sky-high pollution but opted not to extend the measure after an improvement in air quality.

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  Contador leads as 17th Tour stage gets underway

  Contador and Armstrong have started on the 17th stage of the race.

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  Lance Armstrong eyes Tour 2010

  Lance Armstrong has already won his hand at the Tour de France.

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  Contador in yellow as 16th stage of Tour starts

  Contador and Armstrong have started on the 16th stage of the race.

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  Contador wins 15th stage of Tour in Alps

  Contador won first move into the Alps in the Tour de France and captured the yellow jersey.

• Russia's Ivanov wins 14th Tour stage

  Ivanov won the 14th stage of the Tour de France.

• Shootings mar Tour de France

  Armstrong lost a teammate in his quest for an 8th Tour de France triumph.

• Haussler wins 13th stage of Tour de France

  Haussler won the rainy 13th stage of the Tour in a solo breakaway.

• Sorensen wins 12th stage of Tour

  Sorensen won the 12th stage of the Tour by breaking away and finishing well ahead of Lefevre.

• Cavendish wins 11th stage of Tour de France

  Cavendish won the 11th stage of the Tour by beating Farrar in a sprint finish on a flat stage.

• Nocentini defends yellow jersey on Tour stage 11

  Nocentini was wearing the yellow jersey as riders headed out on the 11th stage of the Tour.

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  Armstrong puts pressure on Contador

  Armstrong continued playing mind games with his younger rival and teammate Contador.