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POLITICSSep 29Demonstrations in France against public sector cutsNadat gisteren protesten rond scholen uit de hand waren gelopen, zijn verspreid door Frankrijk vandaag opnieuw protesten tegen problemen in het onderwijs. Zowel scholieren als onderwijspersoneel voeren actie tegen de hoge werkdruk, te grote klassen en het lerarentekort. De demonstraties begonnen vorige week in de regio rond Parijs en zijn sindsdien breder door het land verspreid. In totaal zijn er vandaag meer dan 170 demonstraties, die georganiseerd zijn door de vakbonden. Het gaat niet alleen om mensen die in het onderwijs werken, ook medewerkers van het openbaar vervoer, de brandweer en de NOS Buitenland
BUSINESSSep 29France's public debt soars to a record 119% of GDPFrance's public debt reached 3,595.5 billion euros at the end of June, Insee said, a record high that is set to keep rising as the outlook worsens.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29Legion of Honour: Police investigate corruption claims for France’s top awardFrench police took a top general into custody last week as part of an ongoing probe into potential bribery among the selection committee for the country’s highest decoration, the Legion of Honour. Investigations centre on possible payoffs for awards including expansive meals, holidays and thousands of euros in cash.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 29France's Le Pen defiant after top ally hit by antisemitism claimsFrench far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen on Tuesday vowed to hit back at allegations of antisemitism targeting her de-facto number two Jordan Bardella, which have punctured her buoyant campaign at a time she is riding high in the polls. Le Pen, who is aiming to win the Elysee at her fourth attempt next year in a far-right breakthrough that would send a shockwave across Europe, lambasted the Mediapart website that published the claims and said Bardella has her "total confidence".France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 29Pope's visit to France is 'beginning of a new mission to Europe', expert saysAusten Ivereigh, a fellow in Contemporary Church History at Oxford University, thinks one of the biggest themes of Pope Leo XIV's pontificate will be "to build a new world order", as he sees the old one "has crumbled".EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 29Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: before traveling to France, the President recognizes polo player Adolfo CambiasoThe president flies tonight to participate in Argentina Week in Paris. Spokesperson Adrián Ravier gives a press conference at 11 at the Casa Rosada. Afterwards, the Political Board will meet.Clarín
WORLDSep 29British pensioner, 85, ‘beaten to death’ in rural France as suspects flee in his stolen carJohn A was described as a ‘good man’ who ‘lived a quiet life and enjoyed cycling’ in the Gers region of southwest FranceThe Independent World
MILITARYSep 29FRANCE 24 report: Anxious Ukrainian arms makers wait to sell abroadVolodymyr Zelensky is in New York, pleading with Ukraine’s allies for more military aid to fend off Russia. But Ukrainian arms producers say the country could be bringing in significant revenue of its own, if only they were allowed to export their products: they say their production capacity far exceeds what Ukraine can afford to buy. A year ago already, the president said he agreed – in theory. But in practice little has changed, and Ukrainian firms are growing impatient and anxious, as FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg reports.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 29Olise wonder strike gives Zidane's France win in BelgiumMichael Olise's magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two since being named coach. The win follows a 1-0 success away to Turkey last Friday in Zidane's first game at the helm after succeeding Didier Deschamps as coach following the World Cup.France 24 [en]
DISASTERSep 29France's biggest fire since 1949, which burned 42,000 hectares this summer, officially extinguishedLe Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 29‘Tinubu undergoing treatment in France’ -  SoworeAsked to provide evidence for his claim that Tinubu is currently hospitalised, Sowore said his information came from sources he considered reliable, but acknowledged that he did not know the nature of the alleged ailment. The post ‘Tinubu undergoing treatment in France’ - Sowore appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 29France: Student protests over conditions at French high schools fuel political clashesOver 160 people were arrested and dozens injured after student protests in France descended into violence. With a presidential election approaching, senior politicians are pointing fingers at each other.DW News [en]
WORLDSep 28Italy rebounds in Turkey as France wins late in Belgium in Nations LeagueItaly crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders France struck late to win 1-0 in Belgium…Japan Today
WORLDSep 28Olise's late strike gives Zidane's France 1-0 win in BelgiumLes Bleus play host to Italy next at the Stade de France on Friday, in what will be a homecoming for France's new coach Zinédine Zidane.Le Monde [en]
WORLDSep 28Olise scores late to grab France 1-0 Nations League win at BelgiumBayern Munich star Olise set off from inside his own half to score the winner in the 88th minute.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDSep 28Olise wonder strike gives Zidane’s France win in BelgiumMichael Olise's magnificent late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two since being named coach. The post Olise wonder strike gives Zidane’s France win in Belgium appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
POLITICSSep 28France braces for a day of strikes and protests over civil servants' payTrade unions in France have called on public sector workers - from train drivers to teachers to health workers and police officers - to stop working and protest at the government's plan to freeze the public sector's pay index, just days before the government is set to unveil its draft budget for 2027. Plus, as Paris Fashion Week kicks off, we speak with an expert on what the struggling luxury sector needs to do towards a more sustainable future.France 24 [en]
WORLDSep 28What have we learned about Pope Leo during his visit to FranceThe article discusses discoveries made about Pope Leo during his visit to France. This implies a historical or cultural analysis of a significant religious figure's impact.abc17news.com · United States
POLITICSSep 28France Bardella denies making antisemitic social media postsFrench politician Bardella denies allegations of making antisemitic social media posts. This highlights a political controversy involving public statements and accusations.jpost.com · Israel
POLITICSSep 28The “traitors”, France, AES and ECOWAS… In Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré sets his lineQuatre ans après le coup d’État qui l’a porté au pouvoir, le chef de la junte burkinabè assume sa rupture avec Paris et refuse tout retour au modèle démocratique « occidental ». Sur l’AES, en revanche, il admet que les résultats restent en deçà des ambitions affichées.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSSep 28France Bardella denies alleged antisemitic commentsFrance's Bardella has denied allegations of making antisemitic comments. This matters as it addresses a controversy involving a political figure and sensitive social issues.rte.ie · Ireland
WORLDSep 28Leo visit across France offers a more personal glimpse of the popeA visit by 'Leo' across France is offering a more personal view of the pope. This event provides a humanizing perspective on an international figure during a public engagement.keyt.com · United States
DISASTERSep 28Child and two women die on dinghy while trying to cross from France to Britainirishtimes.com · Ireland
WORLDSep 28Pope wraps up France trip with most overtly political message of tripPope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to blunt the “desire for domination” driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to the continent's peaceful integration and made his post overtly political message of his trip.France 24 [en]