Polls open in first round of France’s presidential election

Polls have opened for the first round of France’s presidential election (Peter McCabe/The Canadian Press via AP)

Polls have opened across France for the first round of the country’s presidential election, where up to 48 million eligible voters will be choosing one of 12 candidates.

President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a second five-year term, with a strong challenge from the far right and seeking to counter nationwide voter apathy.