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
Im stephen sackur. To make it to the top in the world of ballet requires notjust extraordinary talent, but immense reserves of physical and mental determination. So imagine how much more it takes if your childhood is torn apart by civil war, hunger and homelessness. Todays guest, Michaela Deprince, has made a remarkablejourney from horrific suffering in sierra leone to accolades in the world of international dance. How on earth did she make it happen . Michaela deprince, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you, thank you. Its almost a cliche to talk about people who have made remarkable journeys, but you really have. And i want to know today, as you sit here with me as an internationally acclaimed ballerina, how connected do you feel to that little girl who was born and brought up in the first few years of her life in sierra leone . I dont feel as connected as i used to be to her. I do have those days where i still have those horrible nightmares about my past in sierra leone, but, really, im ju
In the french president ial election saying his win is a phenomenal achievement. The metro also leads with that story, calling him le big mac after he took over 65 of the vote in the second round. The guardian says mr macron now has to reunite a divided france after the far right candidate Marine Le Pen received more than 11 million votes. The times calls macrons win a Landslide Victory as france elects its youngest leader since napoleon. The telegraph warns the europhiles election could have an affect on Brexit Negotiations with the european union. The i dedicates its front page to the new president saying the Political Centre strikes back. The daily mail has an exclusive in which it says loyalty with an insurer can cost families up to an extra £1,000 per year. And the sun says individuals who use 118 Directory Numbers could be charged £9 for the call which, the paper says, will hit the elderly the hardest. In 2004, the bbc spoke to five children living in mumbai, from across the so
Promise in their manifesto to cut Net Migration to the Tens Of Thousands. Labour is promising to ban tv ads for unhealthy food before the watershed, to tackle Childhood Obesity. And Facebook Places advertisements in british newspapers with tips on how to spot fake news in the run up to the General Election. Good morning from paris, where Emmanuel Macron has been attending his First Official function as frances President Elect. Hejoined commemorations here in the capital, marking the end of the Second World War in europe, along with the man hell replace by the end of the week, Francois Hollande. The two men stood side by side for the annual ceremony at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier to commemorate victory in europe day and the surrender of nazi forces on may eight, 1916. Mr macron wholl be frances youngest leader since napoleon is working on forming a new government. Hes admitted he faces daunting challenges and he promised to heal divisions and restore confidence in the European Union
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The kidnappers attacked a military checkpoint near the school, so soldiers weren t able to rescue the girls.
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Their families gathered at the school yesterday, waiting for answers.
The country s president says the top priority is to get the girls back to their parents safely.
The kidnappers attacked a military checkpoint near the school, so soldiers weren t able to rescue the girls.