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
Will be the Biggest Party in the National Assembly. After a second and final round of parliamentary elections. Interestingly, more than half of the partys and that its have never been elected before. We cioss now, have never been elected before. We cross now, live, to our correspondent in paris. 50, hugh, just how big an achievement is this for emmanuel macrons party. Just how big an achievement is this for emmanuel macrons party. Well, if you look at The Big Picture you can only say that its an extraordinary achievement. We have said it so often now, and weve said it ever since he began this run victories, that it doesnt feel quite so amazing. So theres no question it is the most money men to live achievements and one that gives us both to wonder how it is possible to do this. Macron has pulled a blinder. He spotted what could be done and needed it. The projections suggest that the majority they are going to win in the assembly is not as big as some had predicted. There are also some
Where Emergency Workers are hoping for lower temperatures and winds after at least 61 people were killed and as many again injured in a huge forest fire at the weekend. Many died in their cars while trying to flee the densely forested district of pedrogao grande. Portugals Prime Minister has declared three days of mourning and officials expect the death toll to rise as more bodies are found. Paul adams reports. A desperate, sometimes hopeless, battle against nature. Searing heat, strong winds and low humidity, the worst possible conditions. Large areas of Central Portugal now ablaze. This mountainous area is no stranger to forest fires, but these are some of the deadliest ever. The speed and ferocity of the flames catching people in their cars and homes. A woman screams for her house. As the fire rages on several fronts, entire villages have been evacuated. Officials still not sure what remains. Translation we were inside the house, the fire was all around us. The firefighters came to
Are hoping for lower temperatures and winds after at least 61 people were killed in a huge forest fire at the weekend. Many of the victims died in their cars while trying to flee the densely forested district of pedrogao grande. Portugals Prime Minister has declared three days of mourning. Paul adams reports. A desperate, sometimes hopeless, battle against nature. Searing heat, strong winds and low humidity the worst possible conditions. Large areas of Central Portugal now ablaze. This mountainous area is no stranger to forest fires, but these are some of the deadliest ever. The speed and ferocity of the flames catching people in their cars and homes. A woman screams for her house. As the fire rages on several fronts, entire villages have been evacuated. Officials still not sure what remains. Translation we were inside the house, the fire was all around us. The firefighters came to get us out because we could hardly breathe any more. As to whether the house burned or not, it must have
It comes as ee is fined for overcharging Tens Of Thousands of customers who called its Customer Service number. Well have more details on that shortly. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The Foreign Secretary has said countries are queuing up to sign free trade deals with britain when it leaves the European Union. Borisjohnson also suggests that agreements could be achieved quickly after the article 50 negotiations are concluded, and said the uk would not be hauling up the drawbridge, despite the new Migration Controls promised by theresa may. Our Political Correspondent tom bateman has more. Theresa mays Brexit Speech brought the most clarity yet on her approach to the negotiations. She told ministers and european diplomats she wanted ambitious trade deals with the rest of the eu, but she confirmed britain would leave the unions formalf