Governing his already-polarized country has become close to impossible for French leader, who is heavily dependent on political allies

Geoffroy Lejeune, 34, former editor of far-right publication, appointed to lead Journal du Dimanche following takeover by conservative billionaire

Gregoire de Fournas, newly elected member of the National Rally, denies any personal racist attack against black colleague, says he was referring to ship carrying rescued migrants

New National Rally leader Jordan Bardell, 27, backs efforts to rid party of virulent antisemitic and extremist views but has also been accused of encouraging white supremacists

Over 2 days in 1942, police herded 13,152 people, including 4,115 children, into the Winter Velodrome of Paris before they were sent on to Nazi camps; very few survived

Election outcome, which saw strong performances from far-right National Rally and Melenchon's left-wing coalition, will make it harder for President Macron to implement his agenda

Marine Le Pen's National Rally overtakes traditional Republicans to become the largest right-wing party in parliament major setback to French leader; Hard left also makes major gains

Newly reelected president expected to struggle to secure promised tax cuts and welfare reform after election gains by left-wing Melenchon and far-right Le Pen

Less than half of France's 48.7 million voters turn out to cast ballots in parliamentary elections; far-right Le Pen expected to gain seats

Nationalists gain over 40% of French votes, coming closer than ever to the Élysée Palace and entrenching racism and xenophobia in the mainstream