French election: Left celebrates as far-Right faces surprise defeat

The French election results have shocked the political landscape, with the far-right National Rally facing a surprise defeat and the left-wing New Popular Front celebrating a predicted victory in the parliamentary elections. The snap election, called by President Macron in response to a surge in support for the far-right, has upended expectations with Prime Minister Gabriel Attal resigning and France now heading for a hung parliament. Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a radical socialist, may now become Prime Minister as no party is expected to achieve an overall majority. Stay tuned for more updates and analysis on this developing story from BBC News.