Hollande 'splits from first lady'

French president Francois Hollande has ended his relationship with his companion of seven years, Valerie Trierweiler, according to a French news agency.

French president Francois Hollande has split with the country’s first lady two weeks after a tabloid reported that the leader was having an affair with an actress.

A presidential aide confirmed that Mr Hollande has ended his seven-year relationship with Valerie Trierweiler.