France

'Poutou speaks like us, and we see ourselves in him'

The outsider presidential candidate wins supporters because of his working-class background and leftist platform.

France

Why does Le Pen get so much support from young voters?

Experts on French politics say the far-right has successfully attracted young people amid economic decline.

Weather

Does Atlantic storm hint at early hurricane season?

A rare sub-tropical depression has formed over open water.

Europe

French election: Le Pen rallies support in Marseille

The first round of the French presidential election is set to be held on April 23. One of the candidates expected to do well on Sunday is far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who is polling neck-and-neck with centrist Emmanuel Macron.

Europe

France election 2017: Joblessness feeds extreme politics in north

The first round of France's presidential election will take place on Sunday. With youth unemployment at around 60 percent, the industrial town of Denain is among the poorest in the country.

Politics

UK parliament approves June 8 general election

Prime Minister Theresa May's surprise call for June elections approved 522 to 13 by British members of parliament.

Brexit

Theresa May: Smart, risky or cynical?

Al Jazeera speaks to three analysts about the reasons for May's surprise move and the vote's impact on Brexit talks.

Opinion

Post-referendum Turkey: Renewed conflicts, new allies

The 'Yes' campaign secured a narrow win in referendum, but what will this mean for Turkey's foreign policy?

by Metin Gurcan

Opinion

The rise of the black international

Who is behind the resurgence of conservatism in Europe and why is it not so scary?

by Roman Dobrokhotov

Weather

Cold wintry weather sweeps over central Europe

Spring warmth is on hold across Europe as cold weather brings snow to parts of Germany, Austria and the Balkans.

Al Jazeera World

Young French Arabs: Identity, Equality, Fraternity

Young Parisians of Arab descent reflect on cultural identity, activism, the Arab Spring and the Palestinian cause.

France

In search of alternative media in France

A growing band of activists wants to take on perceived bias in mainstream media outlets, but can they succeed?

Opinion

UK's snap elections: The Corbyn factor

Will the snap elections in the UK be the end of Labour's Jeremy Corbyn?

by Richard Seymour

Sport

Ronaldo's hat-trick takes Real Madrid into CL semis

Striker reaches 100-goal mark in Champions League as Bayern beaten in extra time; Atletico also through to last four.

Brexit

EU: Brexit plans unchanged by UK snap election call

European Council expects full negotiations to start in June as planned despite Theresa May calling for snap UK election.