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Far-right mayoral candidate Franck Allisio speaks after losing in Marseille, his party's most coveted prize. AFP

French far right fails to win major cities in local elections

Socialists hold on to Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Lille in setback for Le Pen

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Iranian diaspora defies war to mark Nowruz in Paris

Arrest in Netherlands raises fears about Iran's 'underground army'

Four men accused of stealing tourist's $1m watch in central Paris

Middle East war causes holiday trap for airlines and passengers

EU to reject Trump demand for Strait of Hormuz patrols

Belgium to deploy soldiers to protect Jewish community after synagogue attack



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