Macron hosts Saudi's MBS for visit ranging from esports to Mideast

French President Emmanuel Macron late Sunday was to welcome Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman for a two-day visit, criticised as a "provocation" by journalist groups. The official agenda for the visit ranges from esports to the war in the Middle East, and a French presidential official said several agreements, on health, transport and energy will be signed on Monday. But three journalists' unions on Sunday protested against France hosting the Saudi strongman, who is known by his initials MBS.