The long-polluted waterway is finally opening up as a summertime swim spot; the city's authorities have given the green light for the public opening, with water quality results consistently in line with European regulations.| Le Monde.fr
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the decision to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN in September, which aligns it with France and the UK, was motivated by its long support for the two-state solution.| Le Monde.fr
The step further aligns President Trump's administration with Israel's government. At the September UN summit, France will be leading a push to recognize a Palestinian state.| Le Monde.fr
French President Emmanuel Macron's comments were 'vulgar insults against Russia and its people,' said the spokesperson of Russia's foreign ministry. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is still working on a Russia-Ukraine peace summit, the White House said Friday, after Macron warned Trump risked being 'played' by Putin.| Le Monde.fr
Social democrat MP Inga Ruginiene was confirmed as prime minister on Tuesday after former government chief Gintautas Paluckas resigned amid an ongoing corruption investigation.| Le Monde.fr
The swimming spots along the famous river are open to the public for free until August 31.| Le Monde.fr
