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Participation was unusually strong as voters headed to the polls for a parliamentary election that could put the country on a new course. Here’s what to watch for.

The Constitutional Council, which reviews laws to ensure that they conform to the Constitution, struck down many measures that President Emmanuel Macron’s government had added under right-wing pressure.

Protesters have been harassing the French government in clanky demonstrations that have gone viral in a country with no shortage of kitchenware.

Parties on the left were so fractious, they broke up their alliance months ago, but the possibility of a government controlled by the far right drew them back together.

A vote by Parliament could force the prime minister to resign, leaving his budget legislation in limbo.

It remains unclear what strategy President Emmanuel Macron of France will pursue to defuse tensions in New Caledonia, where six people have died in recent days.

After helping to oust the prime minister last week, the far-right leader has made clear her next target is President Emmanuel Macron.

The left-wing alliance includes the divisive Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a combative politician who has been accused of antisemitism.

After dozens of men were convicted of raping a drugged Gisèle Pelicot, lawmakers moved to require that consent be given for sex to be considered consensual.

President Emmanuel Macron is forging ahead with plans to raise the legal age of retirement to 64, from 62, despite strikes, wide public opposition and a two-month showdown with labor unions.