The wrong plume of smoke was not the only mishap - these two gendarmes on motorbikes collided as they traced patterns around the Place de la Concorde.<doc-sep>Axios Exxon shareholders, bucking company management, voted to install at least two new members to the oil giant's board in a push to make Exxon more aggressive on addressing climate change and more disciplined in its oil investments.Why it matters: Exxon management campaigned strongly against the entire slate of four people nominated by Engine No. 1, the activist investment group whose campaign was backed by several major pension funds.Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for freeThe election of two of the four would avoid what could have been a categorical rebuke of the oil giant's strategy, but it still represents significant investor dissent.The vote in favor of the two new board members shows that many investors see Exxon, which has had a rocky financial performance in recent years, as poorly positioned for the future. Driving the news: Shareholders voted to add Gregory Goff and Kaisa Hietala at the oil giant's annual meeting Wednesday, Exxon said at the conclusion of voting. Tabulations on other candidates are still pending, though one of the Engine No. 1 candidates was voted down, Exxon stated in a press release. It's possible that one other activist candidate will still prevail.Hietala is a a former renewables executive with the refining company Neste and Goff is the former CEO of the refiner Andeavor.What they're saying: Charlie Penner, one of Engine No. 1's leaders, told shareholders at the meeting that Exxon management is "determined to fight off the future for as long as possible," but added: "change is coming. "The big picture: The battle over replacing members of Exxon's 13-person board comes amid increasing pressure on oil majors to do more on climate change.European-based multinational giants are diversifying more widely and vowing long-term transformations to "net-zero" emissions companies by 2050.Engine No. 1 also says Exxon lacks "any serious diversification efforts" that will prepare it to thrive in a low-carbon world. The group says Exxon needs a more cautious investment approach around oil and gas.Engine No. 1's candidates won the backing of some of the company's largest shareholders, including BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street.Yes, but: Exxon says it's in step with the evolving energy mix, citing growing emphasis on carbon capture and large market opportunities there, and efforts on hydrogen and biofuels.Exxon also argues its adjusted capital strategy will deliver strong returns in oil and gas, which it notes will remain huge markets for decades despite low-carbon energy growth.The company recently set new near- and medium-term targets to cut emissions intensity (that is, emissions per unit of output), but has eschewed the long-term carbon neutrality vows of its European peers.“ExxonMobil is in a strong position to create differentiating value throughout the energy transition,” CEO Darren Woods said, touting Exxon's oil-and-gas portfolio and its investment in climate technologies. "We welcome the new directors Gregory Goff in Kaisha Hietala to the board and look forward to working with them constructively and collectively on behalf of all shareholders," Woods said.Go deeper: The intensifying battle for Exxon's futureLike this article? Get more from Axios and subscribe to Axios Markets for free.<doc-sep>Macron and Trump watch Bastille Day celebrations in Paris FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up fornow and never miss the top politics stories again When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The French national holiday of Bastille Day is celebrated each year on July 14 or le quatorze juillet. The day marks the anniversary of the storming of a grand fortress which was infamous for holding political prisoners. It marks the start of the French Revolution, more than 200 years ago. The national holiday celebrates the actions of a mob of Frenchmen, tired of the rule of their king, who stormed a prison to get weapons and free prisoners. The day is formally called La Fête nationale (The National Celebration) - the French do not use the term “Bastille Day.” The Bastille was originally built in 1370 and was a structure constructed to protect the city of Paris from attack by the English. The fortress was a symbol of King Louis XVI’s rule and was used as a prison. The building itself was 100 feet tall and surrounded by an 80-foot wide moat. Bastille Day 2018: What does Bastille Day celebrate? In July of 1789, France had experienced a summer of food shortages, high taxes and the militarisation of Paris. People were unhappy with the rule of King Louis XVI’s reign and outbreaks of violence started on the streets of the French capital. A mob trying to get the weapons housed inside the prison, attacked the building which sits on the east side of Paris. The prison was stormed on July 14, 1789 and soon after the French Revolution was born. Bastille Day 2018: The day marks the anniversary of the storming of a grand fortress The monarchy was overthrown and Louis XVI and his wife Queen Marie Antoinette were executed. Fête de la Fédération was held on July 14, 1790 and this was a way to celebrate the establishment of a constitutional monarchy in France. A politician named Benjamin Raspail proposed July 14 should become a holiday in France in 1880 and Bastille Day was a public holiday for the first time on July 14, 1880. The French flag and national anthems are symbolic of both the revolution and Bastille Day celebrations. Bastille Day 2018: Firework displays are held to celebrate Bastille Day Bastille Day 2017 in pictures Fri, July 14, 2017 The 14th of July is an important date in the French calendar but this year the world will be watching as Donald Trump joins French President Emmanuel Macron for the celebrations Play slideshow REUTERS 1 of 24 French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron, US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump walk on the Place de la Concorde at the end of the traditional Bastille Day military parade in Paris<doc-sep>PARIS (Reuters) - France celebrated Bastille Day on Saturday with a colorful military parade in Paris presided by President Emmanuel Macron, and hoped the party would continue on Sunday when the national soccer team meets Croatia in the World Cup final in Russia. Slideshow ( 24 images ) Standing on a military vehicle flanked by motorcycle escorts and led by a cavalry procession, Macron rode down the Champs Elysees, Paris’s most famous boulevard, for his second July 14 parade, cheered by hundreds of spectators. Bastille Day commemorates the storming of a prison in 1789, a key event in the French Revolution. After U.S. President Donald Trump in 2017, Macron this year invited the leaders of Japan and Singapore, two Asian nations with long-standing strategic partnership with France. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who canceled to deal with deadly floods at home, was represented by Foreign Minister Taro Kono. The more than two-hour parade, with some 4,200 soldiers, 220 vehicles and around 100 aircrafts, saw Japanese and Singaporean soldiers take part as guests of honor. There were two glitches, though, as two motorcycles collided during a demonstration in front of guests, while an Alpha jet from the Air Force Patrouille de France acrobatic unit released a wrong color for the French flag during a formation flight. France has mobilized around 110,000 security staff for the Bastille Day festivities and World Cup soccer final. Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to take to the streets, from Paris to the smallest of villages, and the celebrations are likely to continue long into Sunday night if France lifts the World Cup for the second time. “Perhaps it will be us marching on the Champs Elysees tomorrow, we hope,” said Philippe on BFM Television, who traveled to Paris to watch the military parade and plans to return on Sunday to celebrate if France wins.<doc-sep>
Millions of French people all over the world are celebrating Bastille Day, a holiday that honors democracy and equality in France. What is Bastille Day? Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution. On July 14, 1789, just two days after the revolution began, a mob broke into the Bastille Fortress in Paris, which held stockpiles of weapons as well as political prisoners. After taking gunpowder and arms, the mob killed the prison's governor and infamously held his head on a stick, according to the British Library. The storming sent a signal to the French monarchy that the French people were embracing the revolution's motto, liberté, égalité, fraternité, or liberty, equality and brotherhood. The riot was a call for the establishment of a republic in France in the face of an oppressive regime and food shortages that spurred on the revolution. How is Bastille Day celebrated? In Paris, Bastille Day is celebrated with a military parade down the Champs-Élysées, one of the city's major avenues. The parade starts at the Arc de Triomphe and ends at the Place de la Concorde. Thousands dance and cheer alongside the parade, and parties take place throughout the city. Last year, President Donald Trump joined French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris for the festivities. This year, Macron invited the leaders of Japan and Singapore. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong is joining Macron for the parade, but Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, is being represented by Foreign Minister Taro Kono in order to handle deadly flooding in Japan, according to Reuters. The parade lasts more than two hours and involves over 4,200 soldiers, 220 vehicles and 100 aircraft. Japanese and Singaporean soldiers are also taking part in the parade to represent their respective relationships with France. Bastille Day celebrations are not limited to Paris. Across France, other parades and parties will commemorate the move towards democracy over 200 years ago. Festivities will also take place in countries around the world, including South Africa and India.