Emmanuel Macron

The newly-formed left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) picked up around 180 of 577 seats in France’s Lower House.

The far-right in France won the most votes in the first round of the national election, after President Emmanuel Macron called a snap poll.

It comes after the far-right party led by his main rival Marine Le Pen delivered a stronger-than-expected result in the European Parliament elections.

The Australian Government says it’s working with local governments to organise additional flights to return citizens.

The new Prime Minister (PM) of France is both the youngest and first openly gay person to take on the top role.