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France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

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France: OGC Nice Fans Clash With Paris Ultras Night Before French Cup Final 2

On the evening of May 21, 2026, violent clashes erupted near the Canal Saint-Martin and Quai de Valmy in Paris's 10th arrondissement, as approximately 100 OGC Nice supporters confronted Paris ultras the night before the Coupe de France final between OGC Nice and RC Lens. Six people were injured and 65 arrested.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

(From L, facing camera) French actress Virginie Efira, Japanese film director Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Japanese actress Tao Okamoto react to a standing ovation following the screening of the director's latest film "Soudain" (All of a Sudden) at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2026.

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Cannes film festival

Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Ryusuke Hamaguchi (C, facing camera) and actress Tao Okamoto, who starred in the director's latest film "Soudain" (All of a Sudden), embrace amid a standing ovation following the screening of the film at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 15, 2026.

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Film director Koreeda in Cannes

Film director Koreeda in Cannes

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (2nd from L) holds a press conference at the Cannes International Film Festival in Cannes, France, on May 17, 2026, a day after the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box." Haruka Ayase (far L), Rimu Kuwaki (2nd from R) and Daigo star in the film.

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CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (L) receives a standing ovation following the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box" at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 16, 2026, in Cannes, southern France, along with Rim Kuwaki (R), who stars in the film.

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CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

Japanese actress Haruka Ayase (L) and film director Hirokazu Koreeda (R) receive a standing ovation following the screening of Koreeda's latest film "Sheep in the Box" at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 16, 2026, in Cannes, southern France.

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CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

CORRECTED: Cannes film festival

Japanese film director Hirokazu Koreeda (C, facing camera) receives a standing ovation following the screening of his latest film "Sheep in the Box" at the Cannes International Film Festival on May 16, 2026, in Cannes, southern France, along with Haruka Ayase (C, L), Rim Kuwaki (C, R) and Daigo (C, far R), who star in the film.

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France: Nantes Game Abandoned After Ultras Storm Field 2

A Ligue 1 game between Nantes and Toulouse was abandoned Sunday, May 17, after ultras stormed the field in the 22nd minute, throwing flares and breaching security barriers at Stade de La Beaujoire. Players fled to the locker rooms as riot police intervened. Referee Stéphanie Frappart called off the match on security grounds. The incident appeared to be a protest against the club's relegation after a dismal season in which Nantes won just five of 33 league games.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (front, L) is greeted by Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau (front, R) on the first day of a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026. Standing behind them is French Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (front, L) is greeted by Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau (front, R) on the first day of a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026. Standing behind them is French Finance Minister Roland Lescure.

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G7 finance meeting in Paris

G7 finance meeting in Paris

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama (C) poses with Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau (R) and French Finance Minister Roland Lescure on the first day of a two-day meeting of the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors in Paris on May 18, 2026.

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France: Nantes Game Abandoned After Ultras Storm Field

A Ligue 1 game between Nantes and Toulouse was abandoned Sunday, May 17, after ultras stormed the field in the 22nd minute, throwing flares and breaching security barriers at Stade de La Beaujoire. Players fled to the locker rooms as riot police intervened. Referee Stéphanie Frappart called off the match on security grounds. The incident appeared to be a protest against the club's relegation after a dismal season in which Nantes won just five of 33 league games.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Kenyan President William Ruto attend the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi

French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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Africa forward summit in Nairobi

Africa forward summit in Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto delivers a speech at the Africa Forward Summit, a summit of African leaders co-hosted by Kenya and France to promote partnerships between Africa and France for innovation and growth, in the Kenyan capital Nairobi on May 12, 2026.

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France: Orange Alert Storm Bring Hail and Gusty Winds to Parts of Occitanie

Orange alerts were issued for seven of the thirteen departments in France's Occitanie region on Sunday, May 10, as violent thunderstorms swept across the foothills, bringing heavy rainfall, lightning, gusty winds, and hail.

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Japan-France economic talks

Japan-France economic talks

Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa (R) shakes hands with his French counterpart Roland Lescure ahead of their talks in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

(from L) French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi pose for a photo prior to their "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (4th from R) and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (5th from R) attend a "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (4th from L) and French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin (5th from L) in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi (far R) and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (2nd from R) attend a "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

"2 plus 2" Japan-France ministerial meeting

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (L) and French Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Minister Catherine Vautrin (R) attend a "two-plus-two" ministerial meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron strike a pose from popular Japanese manga "Dragon Ball" at the end of their joint press appearance after their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron are pictured at the end of a joint press appearance following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (2nd from L) and French President Emmanuel Macron (L) listen to the Japanese national anthem after their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a joint press appearance with French President Emmanuel Macron following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a joint press appearance with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron make a joint press appearance following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron hold up signed joint statements following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron exchange signed joint statements following their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi holds her first official in-person summit with French President Emmanuel Macron at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (front) and French President Emmanuel Macron are pictured before the start of their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (2nd from L) hold their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron (3rd from L) hold their first official in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

French President Emmanuel Macron (R), accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, receives a guard of honor ahead of their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

French President Emmanuel Macron holds his first official in-person summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron prepare to hold their first in-person summit at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) welcomes French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and French President Emmanuel Macron shake hands ahead of their talks at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Japan-France summit

Japan-France summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with French President Emmanuel Macron, accompanied by his wife Brigitte Macron, at the State Guest House in Tokyo on April 1, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France pose after winning the ice dance gold at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (R) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (L) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Laurence Fournier Beaudry (top) and Guillaume Cizeron of France perform in the ice dance free dance program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 28, 2026.

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