France's far right eyes power after first round win

Updated July 1 2024 - 1:35pm, first published 1:31pm
Marine Le Pen's National Rally is on track to form France's first far-right government since WWII. (AP PHOTO)
Marine Le Pen's National Rally is on track to form France's first far-right government since WWII. (AP PHOTO)

After decades as political pariahs, the far right in France may finally have a chance to form a national government following the first round of snap parliamentary elections.

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