France elections: Violent clashes break out following left's surprise win

Violent clashes break out in Paris after shock exit poll results in France

The protests came after the leftwing New Popular Front won 182 seats, blocking Marine Le Pen’s National Rally

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.

Rioters Take To The Streets Celebrating France’s Left-Wing Win

Rioters were seen in videos taking to the streets of France following polls predicting the country's left-wing New Popular Front coalition's unexpected win.

Violent clashes erupt in France after leftists' surprise election win

Violence has erupted in France after a left-wing coalition won the most seats in the country’s parliamentary elections.

Violent clashes in France as far-right loses to left-wing alliance in election

Left-wing alliance tops poll but no party secures overall majority