French President Emmanuel Macron wins a second term

French President Emmanuel Macron defeated his far-right rival Marine Le Pen on Sunday by a comfortable margin, securing a second term and heading off what would have been a political earthquake.

Cheers of joy erupted as the results appeared on a giant screen at the foot of the Eiffel tower, where Macron supporters waved French and EU flags.

People hugged each other and chanted “Macron”.
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Le Pen admitted defeat but vowed to keep up the fight, with the June parliamentary elections in mind.