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Exit poll shows surprise win for leftwing alliance in French election
The left-wing New Popular Front coalition is projected to win the most seats in the French parliamentary elections' second round, with 172-192 seats expected in the National Assembly.
Leftist leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon hails the results as a significant victory and calls for the prime minister to resign.
President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance is predicted to finish second, with the far-right National Rally coming in third despite expectations.
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