The two frontrunners in France's presidential election have staged rival rallies to win over undecided voters, a week before the first round of voting. Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader of the National Front, said in Paris the choice was between her rivals' "savage globalisation" and her patriotism. But at the same time, the polls suggest the race is tightening. About one in four French voters are still undecided, opinion polls suggest, making it one of the most unpredictable elections in decades. "Give us France back, for God's sake," said Ms Le Pen, who wants France to leave the European Union and curtail immigration.

Source: The Star April 17, 2017 22:30 UTC