XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gabriel Attal (R, front) delivers a speech at the ceremony of power transfer in Hotel Matignon, official residence of the Prime Minister of France in Paris, France, Jan. 9, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Gabriel Attal as prime minister following the resignation of former head of government Elisabeth Borne, announced the presidential palace, the Elysee. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NEW FRENCH PM-GABRIEL ATTAL

FRANCE-PARIS-NEW FRENCH PM-GABRIEL ATTAL

(240109) -- PARIS, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gabriel Attal (3rd, L) attends the ceremony of power transfer in Hotel Matignon, official residence of the Prime Minister of France, in Paris, France, Jan. 9, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Gabriel Attal as prime minister following the resignation of former head of government Elisabeth Borne, announced the presidential palace, the Elysee. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NEW FRENCH PM-GABRIEL ATTAL

FRANCE-PARIS-NEW FRENCH PM-GABRIEL ATTAL

(240109) -- PARIS, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Gabriel Attal (R, Front) delivers a speech at the ceremony of power transfer in Hotel Matignon, official residence of the Prime Minister of France, in Paris, France, Jan. 9, 2024. French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Gabriel Attal as prime minister following the resignation of former head of government Elisabeth Borne, announced the presidential palace, the Elysee. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(231218) -- BEIJING, Dec. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The new golden rooster containing relics saved from the April 15, 2019 cathedral fire is lifted by crane to be installed atop the spire of Notre Dame cathedral as part of its reconstruction, in Paris, France, Dec. 16, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

(231217) -- PARIS, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The new golden rooster containing relics saved from the April 15, 2019 cathedral fire is lifted by crane to be installed atop the spire of Notre Dame cathedral as part of its reconstruction, in Paris, France, Dec. 16, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

(231217) -- PARIS, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The new golden rooster containing relics saved from the April 15, 2019 cathedral fire is lifted by crane to be installed atop the spire of Notre Dame cathedral as part of its reconstruction, in Paris, France, Dec. 16, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

(231217) -- PARIS, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The new golden rooster containing relics saved from the April 15, 2019 cathedral fire is lifted by crane to be installed atop the spire of Notre Dame cathedral as part of its reconstruction, in Paris, France, Dec. 16, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

(231217) -- PARIS, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The new golden rooster containing relics saved from the April 15, 2019 cathedral fire is lifted by crane to be installed atop the spire of Notre Dame cathedral as part of its reconstruction, in Paris, France, Dec. 16, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

FRANCE-PARIS-NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL-GOLDEN ROOSTER-INSTALLATION

(231217) -- PARIS, Dec. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- The new golden rooster containing relics saved from the April 15, 2019 cathedral fire is lifted by crane to be installed atop the spire of Notre Dame cathedral as part of its reconstruction, in Paris, France, Dec. 16, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Bradley Barcola (L) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal with Carlos Barragan Soler during the French League 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Nantes at Parc de Prines in Paris, France, Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe (R) of Paris Saint-Germain kicks the ball during the French League 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Nantes at Parc de Prines in Paris, France, Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Vitor Machado Ferreira (front R) of Paris Saint-Germain controls the ball during the French League 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Nantes at Parc de Prines in Paris, France, Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain reacts during the French League 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Nantes at Parc de Prines in Paris, France, Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-FOOTBALL-FRENCH LEAGUE 1

(231210) -- PARIS, Dec. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Randal Kolo Muani (L) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal with teamates during the French League 1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Nantes at Parc de Prines in Paris, France, Dec. 9, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(230925) -- PARIS, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate their goal during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Olympique Marseille in Paris, France , Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(230925) -- PARIS, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain's Goncalo Ramos (R) celebrates his goal during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Olympique Marseille in Paris, France , Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(230925) -- PARIS, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain's Goncalo Ramos (C) celebrates his goal during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Olympique Marseille in Paris, France , Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(230925) -- PARIS, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Players of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate their goal during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Olympique Marseille in Paris, France , Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS OLYMPIQUE MARSEILLE

(230925) -- PARIS, Sept. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain's Goncalo Ramos celebrates his goal during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Olympique Marseille in Paris, France , Sept. 24, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe (R) competes during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Sergio Ramos celebrates during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Sergio Ramos reacts during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe (R) competes during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Sergio Ramos celebrates during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Sergio Ramos (L) and Kylian Mbappe react during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Lionel Messi (R) competes during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain's players attend the awarding ceremony after the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic (C) takes a selfie during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Lionel Messi reacts during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Sergio Ramos (R), Kylian Mbappe (C) and Lionel Messi celebrate during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Lionel Messi reacts during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Picture of Sergio Rico, Paris Saint-Germain's goalkeeper who is in serious condition after a horse-riding accident, is seen during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain's players attend the award ceremony after the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain's players attend the awarding ceremony after the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe holds a shirt of Sergio Rico, Paris Saint-Germain's goalkeeper who is in serious condition after a horse-riding accident, during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Lionel Messi (2nd R) competes during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(SP)FRANCE-PARIS-LEAGUE 1-PSG VS CLERMONT

(230604) -- PARIS, June 4, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Paris-Saint Germain's Lionel Messi (R) competes during the French League 1 football match between Paris-Saint Germain (PSG) and Clermont in Paris, France, June 3, 2023. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (L) reacts during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 20, 2023 shows a view after the vote of one motion of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (L) reacts during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

FRANCE-PARIS-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-NO CONFIDENCE MOTIONS-FAIL

(230321) -- PARIS, March 21, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne (front) delivers a speech during the vote of motions of no confidence at the French National Assembly, in Paris, France, March 20, 2023. Two no-confidence motions against the French government failed to convince a majority in the National Assembly after hot debates followed by narrow votes on Monday afternoon. It means the government's unpopular pension reform bill is considered as adopted without vote in the lower house of Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron now has 15 days to enact the law. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

(230317) -- PARIS, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 16, 2023. Borne on Thursday activated an article of the country's Constitution that allows the government to force passage of the controversial pension reform bill without a vote at the National Assembly. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

(230317) -- PARIS, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 16, 2023. Borne on Thursday activated an article of the country's Constitution that allows the government to force passage of the controversial pension reform bill without a vote at the National Assembly. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

(230317) -- PARIS, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Parliament members hold placards during a speech by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 16, 2023. Borne on Thursday activated an article of the country's Constitution that allows the government to force passage of the controversial pension reform bill without a vote at the National Assembly. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

(230317) -- PARIS, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 16, 2023. Borne on Thursday activated an article of the country's Constitution that allows the government to force passage of the controversial pension reform bill without a vote at the National Assembly. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

FRANCE-NATIONAL ASSEMBLY-PENSION REFORM BILL

(230317) -- PARIS, March 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne delivers a speech at the National Assembly in Paris, France, March 16, 2023. Borne on Thursday activated an article of the country's Constitution that allows the government to force passage of the controversial pension reform bill without a vote at the National Assembly. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)

FRANCE-PARIS-PRESIDENT-BRITISH PM-MEETING

FRANCE-PARIS-PRESIDENT-BRITISH PM-MEETING

(230311) -- PARIS, March 11, 2023 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron (C) welcomes British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak upon his arrival at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, March 10, 2023. French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attempted on Friday in Paris to mend bilateral relations strained by disputes in recent years over a fishing deal, illegal migration through the Channel, and Australian submarine contract stab. (Photo by Rit Heize/Xinhua)