Prince William and Kate Middleton shared a surprise Instagram photo ahead of a state banquet at Windsor Castle in honor of French President Macron, showcasing their stunning and regal attire, which received widespread praise from fans.
French Olympic diver Alexis Jandard took a comical tumble off a springboard during the opening of the Paris Aquatics Center, landing awkwardly and tumbling into the pool in front of a crowd that included French President Emmanuel Macron. Despite scraping his back, Jandard maintained a good sense of humor about the incident, joking about his ego being the only casualty and acknowledging the amusement it brought. He explained that his leg gave way upon landing, but insisted it wasn't a slip, and expressed both amusement and chagrin that the mishap occurred in front of such a prominent audience.
Pope Francis called on European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, to open their ports to migrants and address the long-term reality of migration with compassion. He criticized countries that have closed their doors to migrants and urged them to respond with charity. The pope's visit to Marseille comes as Italy's far-right government threatens to organize a naval blockade of Tunisia and increase repatriations. Macron, who has taken a harder line on migration, greeted Francis and discussed migration and security issues. Francis emphasized that talk of a migration "emergency" fuels fear and alarmist propaganda, and called for a European response to the objective difficulties of migration.