French presidential hopeful Philippe slips in new poll

Recent polling indicates that former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is falling behind far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon in the French presidential race. Philippe has 16% support compared to Mélenchon's 18.5%, a shift from last month's tie at 19%. Both candidates trail far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who recently launched her campaign. Le Pen's position remains strong despite controversies surrounding her ally Jordan Bardella, who has faced allegations of antisemitism but denies them.