France high school protests: Can the government regain control?
Up to 500 schools are expected to be totally or partially closed in France as student protests continue to rock the country. The demonstrations, which have been going on for over two weeks, have sprea
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france24.com
05.10.2026
Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police
The prefect of Pas-de-Calais says the teenager's life is "not in danger" after the "very serious" incident on Monday.
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bbc.co.uk
05.10.2026
Schoolboy, 15, loses hand after picking up police stun grenade during French school protests
Prime minister orders ministers to tackle students’ five major demands, including organising replacement teachers and school repairsHundreds of schools in France remained fully or partially closed on
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theguardian.com
05.10.2026
Students continue to protest in France as hundreds of schools close
Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Sunday about 500 schools likely to be fully or partially closed on Monday.
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aljazeera.com
05.10.2026
Euro falls to 17-month low against dollar amid French debt fears
France’s CAC 40 index slides as announcement of snap election in Spain also helps fuel eurozone uncertaintyBusiness live – latest updatesThe euro has slumped to the lowest level against the dollar in
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theguardian.com
05.10.2026
Emmanuel Macron is most impressive world leader on AI, says Sam Altman
OpenAI CEO tells Decoded by POLITICO the French president is “extremely thoughtful and has been for a long time about where this is going.”
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politico.eu
05.10.2026
France’s Canal+ Threatens to Pull $1.1 Billion Cinema Deal Over French Tax Hike
Canal+ Group chairman Maxime Saada has warned that the pay TV banner could pull out of its €1 billion ($1.1 billion) investment deal with the French film industry if the government goes ahead with pla
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variety.com
05.10.2026
"Mum if you see this it's for my future"
PRESS REVIEW: Monday, 5 October – more than 400 schools closed on Monday across France, as government fails to assuage the anger of protesting students. In other news, Boulder, Colorado takes on Exxon
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france24.com
05.10.2026
Hundreds of French schools closed amid protests
The student protests that rocked France last week have prompted authorities to keep up to 500 schools closed on Monday. More protests are planned for Tuesday.
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dw.com
05.10.2026
Euro hits 17-month low against dollar
High energy prices and concerns over French indebtedness add to pressure on bloc’s currency
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ft.com
05.10.2026
Live: Up to 500 schools to shut in France as student protests continue
Up to 500 schools are expected to close across France on Monday as student protests continue, according to the country's Education Minister Édouard Geffray. The protests over high teacher absence rate
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france24.com
05.10.2026
Push to ban EU left group over French riots
The European Left Alliance could face European Parliament vote this month after ECR starts gathering signatures.
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politico.eu
05.10.2026
France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests called
Education minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.
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aljazeera.com
04.10.2026
Why I quit the movement shaping AI
Artificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo in France warned of a “paradise of machines”. And the New York Times reported t
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Djokovic creates more history with epic Zverev win at China Open
Novak Djokovic rolled back the years to defeat French Open and US Open champion Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-4 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the China Open on Sunday.
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skysports.com
04.10.2026
Rwandan genocide suspect 'hunter' Dafroza Gauthier dies at 72
For nearly 30 years, Dafroza Gauthier, along with her husband Alain, tracked down Rwandan refugees in France suspected of having participated in the Tutsi genocide. She died in Reims on Saturday after
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france24.com
04.10.2026
Wagging tails fill Malate Church as priests bless pets for St. Francis feast
The Malate Church in Manila celebrates the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with a special blessing for animals
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abcnews.com
04.10.2026
Brits Are Arguing Over Who Gets to See a 230-Foot Long Embroidered Cloth
The arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry from France has sparked a class war in England.
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wsj.com
04.10.2026
Future of French far-right star in balance after antisemitism claims
The allegations also surfaced after months of reports of tensions between Bardella and Le Pen.
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japantimes.co.jp
04.10.2026
Were Padres robbed of go-ahead homer vs. Brewers? Why Ty France's ninth-inning fly ball was ruled an out
Some controversy arose as Milwaukee tried to close out a Game 1 win over San Diego in the NLDS at American Family Field
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cbssports.com
04.10.2026