French prosecutors open probe into clashes at Zemmour campaign rally

French prosecutors open probe into clashes at Zemmour campaign rally

French prosecutors open an investigation into violence that erupted at the first official campaign rally of a far-right candidate who has shaken up France's presidential race. The prosecutors' office says police detained around 60 people after fists ...
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