French elections: what happens now?

The current President of France, Emmanuel Macron and far-right candidate Marine Le Pen have emerged as the frontrunners of the presidential election after the first round. But what happens now and when will France declare a new President?
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The man who said arrivederci to Jamie Oliver and ciao to a one-euro home in Italy

We’ve all heard about Italy’s one-euro homes, but in practice, does anyone ever buy one? And many of us have imagined starting afresh in a new country and making a real difference in the world. One man who moved from a flat in north London to Sicily shows just what opportunities are out there, at minimal cost, if you’re willing to be bold.
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Boris Johnson’s oligarch hideaway up for sale

If there’s one thing that politicians seem to love, it’s a holiday in an Italian villa. Even better if it’s the free gift of a supporter. So following in the footsteps of Tony Blair, who enjoyed himself in Tuscany courtesy of Silvio Berlusconi, Boris Johnson is rather fond of Russian oligarch Evgeny Lebedev’s palatial, luxury homes in Italy. Now, one of Lebedev’s Italian properties is up for sale, so we look at what an oligarch’s earnings will buy you in Umbria.
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