- French presidential race tightens, with far-right challenger nipping at Macron's heels. President Emmanuel Macron is ahead in the polls, but Marine Le Pen has closed the gap heading into the first round of voting on Sunday. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/french-presidential-race-tightens-far-right-challenger-nipping-macrons-rcna23004 2 comments europe