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The United States has issued a demarche urging governments around the world to NOT participate in the UN conference that France and Saudi are co-hosting next week, saying the gathering is "counterproductive" and will undermine Israel's security, per cable seen by Reuters

French Foreign Minister: The two-state solution is the only alternative to a permanent state of war, and this is what we are working towards.

Macron: We followed with concern Israel's detention of the Madeleine crew, and we must do our duty to protect our citizens.

France will produce drones in Ukraine, writes Le Monde, citing French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu.

The US is refusing to provide air defenses to back the “reassurance force” the UK and France are planning in a postwar Ukraine - Bloomberg

'Pornhub,' 'Youporn,' and 'Redtube' block user access in France in protest against legal requirements for age verification.

Two dead, 559 arrested during Champions League final celebrations in France: interior ministry

PSG Victory: Celebration Turns into Riot in Central Lyon, Three Arrests

Paris Police Prefecture Announces 294 Arrests (as of 7 a.m.)

The situation is also very tense in the streets around the Champs-Élysées. Law enforcement officers are being attacked. Numerous tear gas attacks are being fired in an attempt to disperse the crowd.

Several arrests are underway on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Tensions are rising in the capital.

Significant tension on the Champs-Élysées. Law enforcement intervention underway.

Supporters on the Champs-Élysées after PSG's various goals

Israeli Defense Minister: Expanding settlements in the West Bank is our response to Macron and his friends

Iran summoned France's envoy in Tehran to protest against "insulting" remarks made by the French foreign minister after an Iranian filmmaker won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival

Britain, France, Germany and the United States have lifted restrictions on the range of military supplies to Ukraine, German Chancellor Merz said

Cannes experienced a city-wide disruption as a power outage hit southern France. Police were investigating arson as the possible cause

French authorities say this morning's massive power outage in Cannes and surrounding areas was caused by a deliberate act of sabotage. According to Grasse prosecutor Damien Savarzeix, three of the four pillars of a high-voltage pylon were sawn off, describing it as a “malicious act.” The police have opened a criminal investigation, and the prefect of Alpes-Maritimes confirmed that “all means are being mobilized” to identify and apprehend those responsible. Power has now been fully restored, and the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony will proceed as planned

The mayor of Strasbourg and her counterpart across the Rhine river in Germany have complained about ramped-up border checks in a protest letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz

French Foreign Minister: Israeli army's shooting of diplomats in Jenin is unacceptable

French authorities announce the deaths of two migrants while trying to cross the English Channel.

Air France and KLM extended cancellation of flights to Israel until May 24. Source: Al Jazeera

UK, Canada and France joint statement; "If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response"

The leaders of the UK, France, and Canada issue a joint statement vowing to take "concrete actions" if Israel does not halt its renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid

France files case against Iran at top UN court over detained citizens: French FM

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Poland in Turkiye

"The Americans have the bombs on planes in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Turkey …We are ready to open this discussion," Macron said, indicating he was open to considering the potential deployment of France's nuclear weapons elsewhere in Europe

Macron says Israeli PM's measures on Gaza 'unacceptable' and 'shameful'

Joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Ukraine following their meeting in Kyiv: The leaders agreed that there should be a complete and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days from Monday, May 12. An unconditional ceasefire, by definition, cannot be subject to any conditions. If Russia were to impose such conditions, it could only be seen as an attempt to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy. They demanded that the ceasefire be comprehensive: in the air, at sea and on land. They stressed that this would require effective monitoring, which could be successfully implemented in close coordination with the United States. They agreed that the ceasefire should last at least 30 days to create space for diplomacy

Foreign Minister of Ukraine: Following the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Kyiv, all five leaders @ZelenskyyUa @EmmanuelMacron @bundeskanzler @donaldtusk @Keir_Starmer had a fruitful call with @POTUS focused on peace efforts. Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting already on Monday. If Russia agrees and effective monitoring is ensured, a durable ceasefire and confidence-building measures can pave the way to peace negotiations.