(NEWS, COMMENT AND ANALYSIS WITH MAINSTREAM MEDIA SOURCES)
The Associated Press recorded an incident that led to widespread discussion and speculation as President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Vietnam.
Inside the Presidential plane Brigitte Macron with a hand to Mr. Macron's face.
It was called variously 'a push' or 'a shove' but whatever it was it happened...
NEW YORK POST YOU TUBE VIDEO
The incident seized on by critics of Mr. Macron including online influencer Candace Owens who has projected the narrative of Brigitte Macron being in reality a male...
"Mr. Macron was unfortunately pummeled by Mr. Macron in Vietnam..."-Candace Owens "X" Post
When it's all said and done the nations France and its President Emmanuel Macron are most estranged from are Israel and Russia.
Ukraine and Gaza figure prominently in the messaging of Mr. Macron and other top officials.
It is in the interests of both Israel and Russia that Emmanuel Macron look bad.
(The tensions with Israel again boiling over on Friday as President Emmanuel Macron warned of a toughening French stance on Israel likely to include sanctions on 'right-wing' cabinet ministers and Jewish settlement in Judea and Samaria (The West Bank)
Israel's Foreign Ministry saying on social media that Macron wants to 'reward' what it called 'jihadist terrorists' a Palestinian state.
There were Israeli air attacks Friday and Friday night on territories formerly ruled by France in the Middle East Lebanon and Syria countries France still takes an interest in.)
FRANCE'S ENEMY OF THE FUTURE FORETOLD ON FRIDAY IN SINGAPORE AS PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON SPOKE OF FRANCE ESTABLISHING SECURITY AND OTHER TIES WITH ASIAN NATIONS.
THIS CAME BEFORE TODAY'S BLISTERING COMMENTS FROM US DEFENSE SECRETARY PETE HEGSETH WARNING ABOUT CHINA AND SPEAKING OF US DEFENSE PLANS IN THE 'INDO-PACIFIC'.
IT APPEARS FRANCE AND ITS EUROPEAN ALLIES ARE MORE QUIETLY ALIGNING THEMSELVES FOR NATO EXPANSION TO THE REGION NEAR CHINA...TASS RUSSIA NEWS STORY
IN THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY THE COMBINED FORCES OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAVE MORE SEATS THAN THE GOVERNMENT ALLIANCE OF PARTIES SUPPORTING PRESIDENT MACRON.
BUT ITS USUALLY VERY TOUGH FOR THE OPPOSITION TO FIND A WAY TO VOTE TOGETHER AGAINST THE GOVERNMENT.
THIS WEEK SUCCESS AS A MAJORITY OF 98-51 VOTED TO END THE LOW EMISSION ZONES IN THE CENTER OF FRENCH CITIES.
IF THIS VOTE TURNS INTO LAW DOWN THE ROAD AND PASSES CONSTITUTIONAL COUNCIL MUSTER IT WOULD ALLOW 2.7 MILLION HIGH-EMISSION VEHICLES TO AGAIN USE THE STREETS OF CENTER CITY AREAS....
"Thermal Vehicles: The Assembly Approves The Abolition Of 'Low Emission Zones'"-BFM-TV Story (Translation Prompt)
On Thursday Health and Family Minister Catherine Vautrin announcing an outdoor smoking ban effective July 1st.
The ban will impact outdoor areas frequented by children including bus stops, beaches, parks, sports venues and other areas.
Outdoor areas of cafes and bars are exempt from the ban.
Vautrin said:
"the freedom to smoke must end where the freedom of children to breathe fresh air begins"...
"France to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools"-BBC News
Protest video from Paris this afternoon the "Historic Yellow Vests" gathering...
Historic Yellow Vests Paris May 31, 2025
And dozens of protesters gathering for the weekly march in the streets of Paris a small group with some flags and protest signs.
Several Palestinian flags prominent in this demonstration more than usual.
The usual themes of fiscal and social justice headlined on the protest banner used every week for these demonstratons.
Drums also used in the march...
FULL PROTEST VIDEO MARCH FORMS UP AT 16 MINUTES INTO VIDEO
TONIGHT, IN PARIS A SOCCER VICTORY LEADING TO A RIOT.
SOCCER TEAM PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN (PSG) DEFEATING INTER MILAN OF ITALY IN UEFA LEAGUE FINAL
THE FANS SETTING OFF FIRE CRACKERS AT THE EIFFEL TOWER.
LATER THERE WERE FIRES IN THE STREETS OF PARIS, LOOTING AND ARRESTS IN THE HUNDREDS AS OF LATE TONIGHT IN THE PARIS REGION...
RMC SPORT-BFM TV LIVE BLOG (TRANSLATION PROMPT)...
TWO VIDEO FEEDS PARIS SOCCER FANS RIOT (TOTAL LENGTH TWO HOURS, 30 MINUTES
That is the story from France for this week.
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