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Arsenal Women beat Lyon 2-1 in the first leg of the Women's Champions League semi-final, with a revitalized second half and aggressive pressing that earned them a one-goal lead heading to France, while they keep pace with Manchester City in the WSL title race.
Live coverage of France’s first round of local elections shows a Green surge in Lyon, the Socialists leading Paris, and strong performances for the National Rally in Marseille and Nice, with many races heading to runoff next week as parties weigh possible alliances and coalitions.
France barred US ambassador Charles Kushner from direct access to French ministers after he failed to attend a foreign ministry briefing on US comments about the killing of a far-right activist in Lyon; Kushner’s no-show is his second since taking the post, though he can still engage with ministry officials as diplomats seek to smooth tensions amid ongoing investigations and international reactions surrounding the case.
France will summon the U.S. ambassador after the U.S. embassy commented on the death of Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist in Lyon, which Paris calls interference; two suspects have been charged with murder and 11 arrested in the fatal brawl. The dispute has become a diplomatic spat with Italy and echoes a 2025 summons over antisemitism remarks by a U.S. official.
About 3,200 people gathered in Lyon to honor Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old nationalist activist who died from brain injuries after an assault; French President Macron urged calm and ordered a review of violent activist groups, as security was tightened and investigations continued into alleged Nazi salutes and attacks linked to the demonstration amid ongoing far-right vs far-left tensions in Lyon ahead of municipal elections.
Around 3,200 people attended a tribute march in Lyon for Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right activist killed after clashes between far-left and far-right groups, amid heightened security and rising political tension ahead of next year’s elections. President Macron urged calm and announced a ministerial review of violent activist networks, with potential dismantling of some groups, as authorities warned against incidents while the far-right-led march underscored ongoing polarization in France.
Macron publicly rebuked Italian PM Giorgia Meloni for commenting on the Lyon killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, telling her to stop meddling in France’s affairs after she described the death as a European wound. Deranque died from head injuries after an attack near Sciences Po Lyon; seven people, including an LFI aide, face murder charges. Meloni later said Macron misinterpreted her remarks and stressed she was condemning violence and polarisation, not interfering.
French authorities have detained two more suspects in Lyon, bringing the total in custody to 11 as they investigate the killing of far-right student Quentin Deranque; the case has sharpened political tensions around France Unbowed (LFI) and sparked cross-party criticism ahead of municipal elections, with questions raised about security at political events and the tone of public debate.
Online misinformation circulated false identities and images of alleged suspects in Quentin Deranque's fatal beating in Lyon, even as authorities announced three women and eight men detained in connection with the case; officials note possible far-left involvement and legal action was promised against those spreading baseless claims.
Nine people were detained in France, including a parliamentary assistant for an LFI deputy, in connection with the death of Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old far-right student who was beaten in Lyon after a demonstration; investigators say the attackers were far-left militants linked to the banned La Jeune Garde, a case that adds pressure on the LFI leadership.
Three-time hard-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon faces criticism ahead of municipal elections after 23-year-old activist Quentin Deranque was beaten to death near a Lyon university during a conference featuring Mélenchon ally Rima Hassan. Authorities are probing possible involvement by the anti-fascist Young Guard, linked to France Unbowed, a group whose ban is being challenged in court. Critics say Mélenchon’s confrontational rhetoric fuels violence, while he and his supporters insist they pursue a nonviolent, electoral “civic revolution.” Macron and other officials weighed in on the incident as France’s political climate grows more polarized.
The death of Quentin Deranque, a 23-year-old nationalist activist who was beaten in Lyon, has put France's radical left under intense scrutiny, with government officials attributing the violence to anti-fascist militants and heightening tensions ahead of upcoming municipal elections.
Protester Quentin D., a 23-year-old right-wing activist, died in Lyon after a brutal beating during clashes with left-wing protesters near Sciences Po, prompting a nationwide political row over France Unbowed and allied groups, vandalism of several party offices, and a government push for calm as prosecutors probe aggravated manslaughter.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged calm and restraint after a 23-year-old security worker died from head injuries sustained in a violent attack in Lyon during a left‑wing protest; prosecutors opened an aggravated manslaughter investigation, with suspects not yet identified.
The Sabres secured a victory with Lyon making 32 saves in a shutout performance, highlighting a strong defensive effort in the game.