The launch of an investigation into the awarding of contracts by a French mayor wouldn't normally merit headline news - but this mayor is one of the favourites for France's crucial 2027 presidential election.

L'ex-premier ministre Édouard Philippe, candidat à la présidentielle de 2027 en France, fait l'objet d'une enquête pour des soupçons de détournement de fonds publics, favoritisme,…

French investigators are probing allegations of embezzlement involving high-profile presidential candidate Edouard Philippe over the allocation of a digital hub contract in the…