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Why the French local elections really matter and Macron walks Middle East tightrope

This week, well the news in France has been dominated by the war in the Middle East. We'll explain the ongoing impact that the conflict is having on daily life here and we'll look at how President Emmanuel Macron is handling France's role in the crisis.

We'll also focus this week on one of France's most beautiful cities and explore why Americans are moving there in droves.

But we'll start this week by bringing you the latest on France's key local elections, look at where the tight races are and what they mean to the French people.

Plus stay with us to the end and we'll bring you all the…

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