Perpignan, France, March 1, 2026 (AFP) - French hard-left firebrand defends himself after 'antisemitic' Epstein jibe

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France's hard-left firebrand Jean-Luc Melenchon on Sunday defended himself against accusations of antisemitism, which were sparked by his mocking the pronunciation of the name "Epstein" during a rally. The latest row involving the founder of the France Unbowed (LFI) party came ahead of municipal elections next month and the 2027 presidential vote, as calls grow for left-wing politicians to break with the LFI leader. On Thursday, speaking at a gat......

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