Promising a softer policy on the north. And 82 chibok schoolgirls held by boko haram are freed at last. Good morning. It is 7am in singapore and 1am in paris, where Emmanuel Macron is said to be frances youngest ever president. In a televised address, he said that he understood the anger and anxiety that many voters had expressed. Marine le pen claimed her performance was historic, and that france remain divided. Early results show that Emmanuel Macron has won more than 65 of the vote, more than 30 ahead of Marine Le Pen. Young, dynamic and very, very confident. Emmanuel macron, said to be the youngest leader since napoleon took the crowd by storm. Translation in the face of extremism, i know there are disagreements and i will respect this. And i will be faithful to that commitment taken, i will protect the republic. This is an incredible moment. Mighty france, an economic and political world heavyweight, key eu nation will be presided over by a 39 year old virtual political newcomer w
Never even contested an election before this year. It really has been an astonishing year in french politics. Emmanuel macron, the young, fresh phrased, road business, ardent european. About to be inaugurated pro business. He trounced his rivals in the elections, a resounding vote in support of a man who only set up his en marche party about a year ago. We are already hearing, by the way, just you know, just to let you know, that we will expect him to appoint his Prime Minister to morrow. We have heard that in the last few minutes. The Prime Minister will be appointed tomorrow and the government will be formed on tuesday. That is what sources close to Emmanuel Macron are telling us. That is the scene there in Central Paris, as we await the formalities of the inauguration and, of course, the french do these things with wonderful and grandeur and lets go to my colleague who was there watching it all unfold. A rather drizzly morning there in paris, we can tell from your umbrella 7 drizzly
Also this hour president macrons party looks set for a Landslide Victory in frances parliamentary election. Aviation officials are investigating an incident that forced a chinese plane to make an Emergency Landing in sydney with a large hole in one of its engines. Both the white house and Downing Street dismiss reports that President Trump wants to delay his state visit to the uk, until he has the support of the british public. Good morning, were live at westminster theresa may will face tough questions today from her backbench mps. They are expected to Raise Concerns about her Leadership Style and press for more details on talks with the dup. Mrs mays new cabinet will also meet for the first time after a limited reshuffle. David davies insists he intends to begin Brexit Negotiations Ina intends to begin Brexit Negotiations in a weeks time but argues the uk will still need to pull out of the Single Market because otherwise it will not be able to control its own borders. He says the gov
Singapore, midnight in london, and seven in the evening in new york, where the Trump Administration has warned north korea, following pyongyangs first ever launch of a missile that could, in theory, reached the United States mainland. The Us Ambassador to the United Nations has said that america would use what she called the full range of their capabilities to defend themselves and their allies. Russia and china have said they are opposed to any military action. James landale has the details. Today, on the coast of south korea, a barrage of missiles, fired by local and us forces a simulated attack on the leadership, A Show Of Force and retaliation, backed up tonight by hard words from the United Nations Security Council. Today is a dark day, a dark day because yesterdays actions by north korea made the world more dangerous. Their illegal Missile Launch was not just dangerous but reckless. It showed north korea does not want to be part of a peaceful world. With this launch of an Interco
Singapore, midnight in london, and seven in the evening in new york, where the Trump Administration has warned north korea, following pyongyangs first ever launch of a missile that could, in theory, reached the United States mainland. The Us Ambassador to the United Nations has said that america would use what she called the full range of their capabilities to defend themselves and their allies. Russia and china have said they are opposed to any military action. James landale has the details. Today, on the coast of south korea, a barrage of missiles, fired by local and us forces a simulated attack on the leadership, A Show Of Force and retaliation, backed up tonight by hard words from the United Nations Security Council. Today is a dark day, a dark day because yesterdays actions by north korea made the world more dangerous. Their illegal Missile Launch was not just dangerous but reckless. It showed north korea does not want to be part of a peaceful world. With this launch of an Interco