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Emmanuel Macron is running for a second five-year term as France's head of state. AFP
Emmanuel Macron is running for a second five-year term as France's head of state. AFP
Macron looks to London stronghold in tight French election
President faces rising challenge from far-right Marine Le Pen as first round looms