Thousands set fire to rubbish, smashed shop windows post-first round of elections where Marine Le Pen's RN got 33%. Left-wing alliance came second; Macron's coalition trailed. Riot police clashed with protesters at Place de la République.
PM Attal urged tactical voting against National Rally to prevent absolute majority. New Popular Front leader withdraws third-placed candidates to boost opponents. Far-right's potential parliamentary victory could be the first since WWII.
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