Édouard Philippe, the incumbent mayor of Le Havre and former Prime Minister, cast his ballot promptly as the polling stations opened for the second round of the 2026 municipal elections.
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Investigative journalist based in Sheffield, focusing on technology's impact on society. Rupert specializes in cybercrime's effect on communities, from online fraud targeting elderly residents to cryptocurrency scams. His reporting examines social media manipulation, digital surveillance, and how criminal networks operate in cyberspace. With expertise in computer systems, he connects technical complexity with real-world consequences for ordinary people