French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far-right Front National party, now known as National Rally (RN), has died at 96. More details to follow.

The founder and longtime leader of the French far-right Front National party, since rebranded by his daughter as the National Rally (RN), Jean-Marie Le Pen, died on Tuesday, the family said.

He was 96.

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