Macron files lawsuit over secret bank account rumours

In France, the frontrunner in the race for the presidency, Emmanuel Macron, has filed a lawsuit over online rumours that he has a secret bank account in the Caribbean. 

Prosecutors in Paris have opened an investigation following his complaint. The news came after Macron, who is the centrist, pro-EU candidate, was regarded as having come out on top in the final TV debate ahead



of Sunday's run-off vote. His far-right adversary, Marine Le Pen, referred to the claims in the debate. 

Speaking on French radio on Thursday, Macron called the allegations "fake news and lies" and said some of the sites spreading them were "linked to Russian interests". His supporters say some of the sites have supported US President Donald Trump.