French far-left presidential hopeful pledges ‘revolutionary’ remaking of society

Financial Times Saturday 07 November 2026, 17:42 UTC 1 min read

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Jean-Luc Mélenchon stages show of force with 20,000-strong rally as widespread protests boost his momentum

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