Demonstrations and protests of various kinds took place around the world on May Day. In France, according to the union, over 300,000 people gathered in protests critical of the government, while the government allowed the sale of baguettes.
WorldEarlier, it was announced that Russia and Belarus would be allowed back into international swimming competitions. But now the European Swimming Federation wants to postpone the decision until after this summer's European Championships in Paris.
SportsA new documentary series about Princess Diana, based on hours of previously unreleased footage, is expected to be released in 2027.
TV & filmThe French economy slowed unexpectedly in the first quarter, preliminary GDP figures from France's national statistics office show.
BusinessThe Stockholm Stock Exchange fell by 0.6 percent in trading dominated by quarterly reports and shares trading without the right to upcoming dividends. It marked the eighth consecutive trading day in the red.
BusinessFormer floorball champion Tomas Eriksson was questioned before he was elected chairman of the Swedish Table Tennis Association. After just seven days in office, he faced a storm. All sports have different camps, Eriksson says.
SportsA football gala. The Paris Saint-Germain–Bayern Munich match had it all and then some, as the clubs showcased the sport at its very best. When the smoke cleared, PSG celebrated a 5–4 victory. It was an incredible match, said PSG striker Ousmane Dembélé.
FootballThe government urges France not to punish tourists in talks about snus. So far, however, only sellers seem to have been affected by the ban on white snus.
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