US EditionFrance elections: Violent clashes break out following left's surprise win
- Riots erupted in France post-election surprises, thwarting Marine Le Pen's RN party, as the left-wing alliance won in a violent turn of events.
- Viral videos depicted masked protesters igniting chaos in Paris; police clashes ensued.
- Clashes arose in Lille and Rennes as far-left activists confronted authorities, resulting in arrests amid tear gas confrontations.
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France plunged into 'turmoil' DAYS before Olympics after far-left victory
FRANCE has been plunged into political turmoil after shock election results just weeks before the Olympics begin. Riots have broken out across the country following the shock election results after New Popular Front (NFP) – a left-wing coalition which did not exist a month ago led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon – secured the most seats in parliament. ReutersA protester throws a projectile near burning bicycles during clashes with police following partia…
Paris in flames as left-wingers leave Macron 'weakened'
The left-wing coalition has taken the most seats in parliament, with at least 181. Macron's centrists have more than 160 seats while Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally have 143 seats after leading in the first round last week.
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