Twice elected head of state in 1995 and 2002, his 12 years in Elysee Palace made Chirac France's second longest-serving Former French Jacques Chirac, colossal figure France's politics for three decades, has died at the age of 86, on Thursday. ..…

Figures from France's political life, opponents and supporters alike, have paid homage to the ex-head of state. . French President Emmanuel Macron is due to deliver a televised address later on Thursday after he has canceled a visit to southwestern France, where he was scheduled to attend a..…