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CONFLICT19h agoRussia condemns France's seizure of alleged sanctions-busting oil tankerA day after French naval forces in the Indian Ocean boarded the vessel, which Paris alleges was part of the Russian 'shadow fleet' to evade Western sanctions over the Ukraine conflict, Moscow's embassy in the French capital accused France of breaching international law.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS21h ago‘My son was killed’ France faces backlash over proposed police firearms lawAs protests nationwide protests rage, activists warn proposed law could lead to more impunity.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS21h agoFrance: climate activist Greta Thunberg joins teens on new day of school protestsFrench students are taking to the streets for a fourth consecutive week of protests over poor school conditions, including teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating facilities. Backed by trade unions and university students, the movement has led to school blockades and clashes with police. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration near Paris, while around 200 schools were reported closed amid the mobilisation. FRANCE 24's Clovis Casali has the latest from the ground.France 24 [en]
POLITICS22h ago'Our future is being robbed': Greta Thunberg joins France student protests against school conditionsFrench students say they are determined to press the government to address the problems of too many absent teachers, dilapidated buildings, overcrowded class schedules and other grievances.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS22h agoFrance votes on sweeping bill to combat sexual and gender-based violenceFrance’s National Assembly is voting on a comprehensive bill to tackle gender-based and sexual violence, following public outrage over the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The proposed law includes stronger investigations, specialised police units and courts, and dedicated support for child victims. However, campaigners and lawmakers warn that funding remains uncertain, while several measures have been dropped over budget concerns.France 24 [en]
WORLD23h agoAir France says it will follow Israeli rule barring crew from some nationsReported restrictions could put airlines that comply with Israel at odds with anti-discrimination laws in their nations.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS23h agoFrance braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrationsFrance prepared for nationwide demonstrations on Tuesday as students continued protesting poor classroom conditions. Supported by trade unions and the far-left France Unbowed party, the mobilisation includes a march in Paris and rallies in other cities. Blockades had already disrupted central Paris, while authorities and protesters remained concerned about possible violence.France 24 [en]