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WORLDOct 5Study shows extreme poverty, homelessness on the rise in FranceAn international study published on Monday by France’s largest food aid charity, Restos du Cœur, shows the number of people living in extreme poverty in France and other wealthy countries increased by 37 percent between 2018 and 2025.RFI [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 5Schools shuttered as student protests sweep through FranceThe high school protest movement that's erupted over the past week here in France is showing no signs of slowing down. Demonstrations have raged at more than 1,200 high schools, and more than 5,000 people – most of them minors – have been arrested. Students are furious at what they say is a chronic lack of funding for state schools, with that anger exacerbated by accusations that state resources are unfairly distributed, with richer and whiter postcodes historically receiving the lion's share of funds.France 24 [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 5Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protestsRFI [en]
POLITICSOct 5France closes up to 500 schools on Monday due to student protestsLes cours seront « totalement ou partiellement suspendus » dans certains lycées suite aux affrontements entre les forces de l'ordre et des élèves manifestants, a déclaré le ministre français de l'Éducation nationale.BBC Afrique
BUSINESSOct 5France drags on European markets over fiscal worries; euro hits 17-month lowFrance's fiscal concerns are negatively impacting European markets, causing the euro to drop to a 17-month low. This signals economic instability and concerns over French financial health affecting the wider European economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 5France vs Belgium: UEFA Nations League – Olise, De Bruyne, teams and formatOnly one point separates Group A1 leaders France and second-placed Belgium before Monday's clash.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDOct 5France boss Zidane says he is happy with his squad ahead of Belgium testFrance boss Zinedine Zidane declared himself happy with his players as they went throught their final preparations for the Uefa Nations League clash against Belgium on Monday night at the Stade de France.RFI [en]
BUSINESSOct 5Euro hits 17-month low as political uncertainty in Spain and France rattles marketsPolitical and fiscal concerns are mounting in two of the euro area's biggest economies.CNBC
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 5France closes up to 500 schools on Monday as more protests plannedLessons will be ‘totally or partly suspended’ in some second level schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France’s education minister says.Irish Times World
BUSINESSOct 5Renault to invest more than €10B in France over five years on EVs, affordable cars: CEORenault plans to invest over €10 billion in France over five years, focusing on electric vehicles and affordable cars. This represents a substantial commitment to the automotive industry and the French economy.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDOct 5Nations League: France face Belgium as they battle for top spot in group AFrance face Belgium in 4th and last nations league game this international break. France beat Belgium on 28th of September in matchday 2 (1-0).France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 5Live: Up to 500 schools to shut in France as student protests continueUp 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 rates, overlong school days and dilapidated facilities began at a Paris school on September 17 but grew into a nationwide movement last week. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 5France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protestsLessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.BBC World
DISASTEROct 5Persistent drought puts pressure on France's drinking water networksWater reserves supplying distribution systems across France remain under strain due to a significant rainfall deficit.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSOct 5France's Schneider Electric nears $20 billion deal to buy US software group PTC: ReportSchneider Electric is reportedly nearing a deal to acquire US-based software company PTC for about $20 billion. The Financial Times highlighted that negotiations might result in an announcement by Monday. PTC, based in Boston, has a current market value of approximately $15.63 billion as per LSEG data. In July, the company increased its revenue forecast following strong demand for its industrial software.economictimes_indiatimes · india
WORLDOct 4Wanda Nara revealed her daughter Francesca's hidden talent: "It made me very emotional"La mediática contó la sorpresa que le preparó una de las hijas que tiene junto a Mauro Icardi."No lo podía creer", reconoció.Clarín
POLITICSOct 4France to shutter up to 500 schools as more student protests calledEducation minister cites safety concerns for closures as organisers call for resumption of protests.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSOct 4Hundreds of schools to close on Monday as education protests rock FranceUp to 500 schools across France will be totally or partly closed on Monday because of a wave of pupil protests that has shaken the country, the education minister said. Lessons will be “totally or partly suspended” in some “400-500” high schools as the security conditions “have not been fulfilled”, said Education Minister Edouard Geffray on Sunday, adding that 24 schools had been “burned or ransacked” since the start of the movement. He described the closures as chiefly a security precaution...South China Morning Post
DISASTEROct 4Heatwaves killed over 8,000 people in France this year. Here are some of their storiesLe Monde [en]
POLITICSOct 4France will revoke the driving license of those who use their cell phone while driving: "The mere act of holding the phone in hand will lead to suspension"La medida fue anunciada por la ministra delegada de Ciudadanía del país.Desde hace tiempo rige en algunos departamentos, donde logró resultados exitosos.Clarín
POLITICSBREAKINGOct 4Student protests in France: 400–500 schools fully or partially closed MondayEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 4Hundreds of schools to remain closed in France as violent student protests continueWhat to know about the France protestsThe Independent World
POLITICSOct 4Hundreds of schools to remain closed in France as violent student protests continueHundreds of schools in France will remain closed due to ongoing violent student protests. This situation indicates significant social unrest and disruption in the country.independentuk · united kingdom
DISASTEROct 4France struggles to fund farm climate adaptation as losses mountFarmers in France are expecting their first payments shortly under the government's billion-euro emergency aid package to support farmers affected by severe summer heatwaves, droughts and wildfires. As the effects of climate change worsen, experts say compensation alone will not be enough to protect French agriculture in the long term.RFI [en]