While the results exceeded expectations for the far-right Rassemblement National ('National Rally'), they are seen as a reflection of strong results by Marine Le Pen's party in previous local elections, and not necessarily a prediction of future election results.
France had previously stationed thousands of troops in the Sahl region at the request of African leaders to fight jihadist groups. It has maintained a presence even after the new junta asked it to leave.
Unions said some 80,000 people joined the protests across France, including 15,000 in Paris, but the interior ministry put the number at 31,300 nationwide, with 9,000 in Paris.
Prosecutors said bus driver was set upon after asking a small group of men on his bus to show their tickets and adjust face-masks they were wearing over their chins.
Tens of thousands are expected at a Mass with Francis in the French port city. Although the pontiff will meet President Emmanuel Macron, it is not an official state visit.
When King Charles III and President Emmanuel Macron processed down the Champs-Élysées on Wednesday, it would be unfair to say the cavalry escort outnumbered cheering onlookers. But it would not be far off, and most of those were tourists.
Shortly after landing on their first state visit to France, Charles III and Queen Camilla joined French President Emmanuel Macron and first lady Brigitte Macron at the Arc de Triomphe where they laid wreaths to the countries' war dead.
Ariane Lavrilleux, who reported on leaked documents alleging French intelligence used to target civilians in Egypt, is in custody.
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