<p>We look at reactions at home and abroad as France's political landscape shifts to the right. Former president Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP party tops the first-round vote, beating the National Front into second, with the Socialists a dismal and distant third. Also, tributes are paid to the founding father of Singapore and to a long-dead English king. </p><br /><br />Visit our website:<br />http://www.france24.com<br /><br />Like us on Facebook:<br />https://www.facebook.com/FRANCE24.English<br /><br />Follow us on Twitter:<br />https://twitter.com/France24_en
