The Paris Olympics organisers have issued an apology for a controversial performance at the opening ceremony, which featured drag queens in what appeared to be a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." This tableau provoked strong disapproval from conservatives worldwide, who argued that it mocked Catholics and Christianity.

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal announced his resignation on Monday, citing his commitment to overseeing the upcoming Paris Olympics as a top priority. This decision follows initial election projections indicating a lead for the leftist coalition, dealing a blow to Macron’s ruling party and positioning the right-wing National Rally in third place.

Violence erupted across France following an exit poll suggesting a left-wing coalition’s lead in the snap election. This unexpected outcome dealt a significant blow to Marine Le Pen’s ambitions of forming France’s first hard-right government since World War II.

France's far-right National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen, emerged victorious in the first round of the country's parliamentary election, according to exit polls. The RN secured approximately 34% of the vote, surpassing its leftist and centrist competitors, including President Emmanuel Macron's Together alliance, which garnered between 20.5% and 23%. The New Popular Front (NFP), a coalition of left-wing parties, followed closely with around 29% of the vote, as indicated by multiple exit polls from Ipsos, Ifop, OpinionWay, and Elabe.