Francois Hollande

Projected results in the ongoing French presidential election have it that two of the major contenders, Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen are through to the runoff election coming up in May.

Spokeswoman of the UK Prime Minister, Theresa May said: "We believe it was an appropriate response to the barbaric chemical weapons attack launched by the Syrian regime, and is intended to deter further attacks."

French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday named former interior minister, Bernard Cazeneuve, as the country’s new Prime Minister until a new president is elected next May.