The results in the French presidential elections are in and incumbent Emmanuel Macron, who was favourite to win, has secured a second term with 58% of the votes, projections show.
Meanwhile, Marine Le Pen received 42% of the votes, they say.
Defeating cheers beneath a sea of French and EU flags from the crowd beneath the Eiffel Tower as the results were announced, and Macron has been confirmed as France’s president for the next five years
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