Could Marine Le Pen win the French elections?
What is happening?

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What are the facts?
- Marine Le Pen gained ground in first round of presidential elections on Sunday.
- The far-right candidate will face President Macron for the top job.
- They battled it out five years ago, but results suggest Macron is now facing a tougher fight.
- Final vote on 24 April.
- Le Pen is a far-right candidate, President Macron is a centrist.
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