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French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin arrives at the Ile-de-France Gendarmerie regional training centre, for a meeting with security forces over measures for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, and in particular the security arrangements for the Olympic Torch Relay. IMAGES
France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire tells investors to "calm down" after stocks in French banks including Societe Generale and BNP Paribas sank following the collapse of US lender Silicon Valley Bank. SOUNDBITE
Autonomist President of the Corsican executive council, Gilles Simeoni, meets French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin in Ajaccio, who is hoping to restore calm to the island and offering the prospect of autonomy. IMAGES
Janez Lenarcic, EU Commissioner for crisis management, announces that international donors pledged 6.9 billion euros ($7.7 billion) to face the ongoing humanitarian challenges of the nine-year Syrian crisis. SOUNDBITE
French Justice Minister Nicole Belloubet visits Baumettes prison in Marseille where visits for family members resumed this week. Until June 2, they are limited to one person, for a maximum of one hour, once a week, while observing strict hygiene rules, because of the Covid-19 epidemic. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.