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The far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party faced significant losses in the recent municipal elections in France, particularly in Toulon and Marseille, undermining their hopes for a boost ahead of next year's presidential elections.

A family from Parnamirim, Brazil, has adopted an eight-month-old baby named Arthur who has Down syndrome and heart disease, after he spent his first months in a neonatal ICU waiting for a home.

A 30-year-old man was shot and killed in his own fruit and vegetable shop in Caraúbas, Brazil, with police investigating the motives behind the crime.

Traffic adjustments have been made in Natal for the upcoming finals of the Campeonato Potiguar between ABC and América-RN, scheduled to take place on Saturday.

The Brazilian meteorological institute Inmet has issued a yellow alert for heavy rains in Natal and over 150 cities in the state of Rio Grande do Norte.

The candidate Fabrice Durnerin, who lost in the first round of local elections in Manosque, has raised concerns over the electoral process, claiming irregularities in the voter registration.

A court in Rio Grande do Norte has ruled that an air miles program must return 120,000 miles to a customer who was a victim of fraud.

A police operation in Rio Grande do Norte led to the arrest of eight individuals and the apprehension of a minor suspected of being involved with a criminal organization in the Alto Oeste region.

A motorcycle collision with a bus on the RN-117 highway in Brazil resulted in one death and one injury.

The State Court of Accounts (TCE/RN) has suspended administrative acts granting extensions to land concessions on Via Costeira in Natal, Brazil, and mandated that priority be given to a new bidding process for land use.

The National Rally (RN) has achieved success in rural areas during recent local elections, bolstering hopes for the presidential elections among its leaders.

Olivier Galzi leads a campaign against the PS-LFI alliance in Avignon, positioning himself as a counter to the leftist deputy Raphaël Arnault.

Registrations for the Unified Public Contest of Rio Grande do Norte are now open, offering 175 immediate job vacancies in state agencies with varying initial salaries.

Jean-Luc Mélenchon faced accusations of racism from the National Rally after making controversial remarks during a meeting.

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Rio Grande do Norte has initiated a procedure to investigate potential abusive practices related to the recent hikes in gasoline and diesel prices in the state.

Frédéric Dabi discusses the challenges faced by Macronist voters who feel trapped between the far-left and far-right political parties in France.

The Rio Grande do Norte State Legislative Assembly approved a 5.4% salary increase for teachers and specialists in state education, linked to the national pay floor set by the federal government.

In a campaign event in Pas-de-Calais, Marine Le Pen aims to strengthen the National Rally's hold in the region while promoting her centrist political ideology.

The article critiques the alliance of left-wing parties with LFI, highlighting their lack of opposition to the National Rally (RN) in municipal elections.

The RN list in Carpentras, after forming an alliance with two other nationalist lists, is now in a favorable position ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.

A police vehicle in Jandaíra, Rio Grande do Norte, was destroyed by fire, prompting an investigation into whether the incident was arson.

An operation in Rio Grande do Norte led to the arrest of four individuals involved in illegal raffles promoted by digital influencers, with authorities blocking R$ 14.8 million linked to their activities.

A consumer from Baraúna, Brazil, successfully suspended the ICMS charge on energy produced by their solar panels, based on a judicial ruling.

Éric Zemmour responds to accusations from Jordan Bardella regarding the division within the French right-wing caused by Zemmour's candidacy.

Jean-Daniel Lévy's analysis suggests that the Rassemblement National (RN) is becoming a significant ally for the traditional right electorate in France, particularly in response to the rising influence of La France Insoumise (LFI).

Bryan Masson, at just 29 years old, has been elected mayor of Cagnes-sur-Mer with 50.21% of the votes, defeating long-time incumbent Louis Nègre.

The Governor of Rio Grande do Norte, Fátima Bezerra, confirmed that she will stay in office until her term ends in December, despite earlier expectations that she would leave to run for the Senate.

In Reims and Draguignan, the National Rally (RN) has formed an alliance with a dissident right-wing candidate to challenge the incumbent mayor in the municipal elections.

Former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa has returned to the prison system in Rio de Janeiro after being transferred from a federal penitentiary in Mossoró, RN, following a Supreme Court ruling.

The RN government has announced a public competition offering 175 positions across various state agencies, with salaries ranging from R$ 1,771.46 to R$ 4,614.55.

In Toulon, candidate Laure Lavalette from the National Rally gains significant support while a unified right-wing front is forming against her in the upcoming municipal elections.

The National Institute of Meteorology (Inmet) has issued a yellow alert for heavy rainfall across all cities in Rio Grande do Norte, predicting precipitation of 20 to 30 millimeters per hour and the possibility of strong winds.

The National Rally's victories in legislative elections have significantly boosted its performance in municipal elections, especially in areas where it has established local candidates.

The RN is attempting to rally right-wing voters for the 2026 municipal elections in Nice, despite a lack of unity within the Republican front.

A candidate from the National Rally in Gap is under judicial investigation following the release of videos displaying his involvement in online discussions containing racist and neo-Nazi rhetoric.

Senac RN has opened over 3,000 free spots for professional qualification courses, with registrations starting on March 17.

In Menton, candidates Louis Sarkozy and Sandra Paire have merged their electoral lists to challenge the leading RN candidate Alexandra Masson in the municipal elections.

Bruno Retailleau, leader of The Republicans (LR) in France, outlines his political strategy for the upcoming presidential election by calling for a unification of right-wing voters against both the left and the National Rally party.

Benoît Payan, the outgoing mayor of Marseille, has decided to run independently against RN candidate Franck Allisio in the upcoming municipal elections, declining offers for alliances.

Former delegate Rivaldo Barbosa, convicted for his role in the Marielle Franco case, has been transferred from a federal prison in Rio Grande do Norte to a penitentiary in Rio de Janeiro.

The consumer protection agency Procon RN has fined gas stations in Natal for applying unjustified price increases above the acquisition costs of fuel.

A man and a woman tragically lost their lives after their motorcycle collided with a tractor in the RN-160 region of Muriú, Brazil.

The first round of the French municipal elections has highlighted the political divisions in the country, with significant victories for the National Rally (RN) and France Insoumise (LFI), signaling challenges for President Macron.

The National Rally party has secured its first two mayorships in Gironde, France, with victories in the towns of Laruscade and Saint-Savin.

The new Globo TV soap opera 'The Nobility of Love' was filmed in beautiful natural locations in Rio Grande do Norte, highlighting local scenery and talent.

In the first round of municipal elections in Menton, RN Deputy Alexandra Masson leads with 36.25%, significantly ahead of Louis Sarkozy, who garnered 18.01%.

The RN's Jordan Bardella pointed to strong performances in the first round of municipal elections, aiming for a continued presence in local governance.

Bruno Retailleau, head of the Republicans group in France, has called for a united effort among right-wing voters to secure victories in the upcoming municipal elections against the left and the National Rally (RN).

In Nîmes, a city long governed by the Republicans, the National Rally and left-wing parties are gaining ground in the lead-up to the 2026 municipal elections.

In the first round of the municipal elections in Nice, Éric Ciotti of the UDR-RN party is leading significantly over the incumbent mayor Christian Estrosi.