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POLITICS18h 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]
POLITICS19h 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]
WORLD19h 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]
POLITICS20h 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]
POLITICS22h agoFrance braces for fresh nationwide student demonstrationsHigh school students unions, backed by university students, labor unions, and some left-wing opposition parties, are demanding better learning conditions. Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was spotted at a protest in a Paris suburb.Le Monde [en]