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A police body cam from Carcassonne shows officers using racist and homophobic language. The clip, published by Midi Libre, is tied to the National Rally and has drawn condemnation from officials. The RN says it has removed the officer and condemned the remarks; investigations are underway as scrutiny of the party grows ahead of France’s presidential race.
Britain has announced a National Centre for Information Defence to detect, attribute and disrupt AI-enabled disinformation campaigns. The move follows a UN address by Prime Minister Burnham warning of an industrial-scale information assault and calls for closer cooperation with tech platforms and allies. The effort aims to shield the UK from foreign interference and bolster national resilience.
A French-language novel by Thélyson Orélien, awarded the Prix du Roman Fnac, is facing allegations that it was almost entirely AI-written. Orélien denies the claim, while defenders stress the work’s originality. AI-detection tools face scrutiny over reliability, highlighting ongoing debates about AI’s role in creative writing.
Protests and riots linked to France's school funding and classroom conditions have intensified across the country. Demonstrations involve students, teachers, and unions amid debates over budget allocations, with clashes between police and protesters resulting in injuries and arrests. The demonstrations have grown into a broader political moment. The Indian context features a separate rally in New Delhi calling for the resignation of election officials amid alleged voter-list manipulation.
The Louvre has accelerated its security reform after a high-profile 2025 heist, with a new security chief and an 83-million-euro masterplan moving forward. Paris officials warn that without repairs and modernization, the world’s most-visited museum could soon fall behind and risk closure. The plan also seeks private funding to support long-term infrastructure upgrades.
Hundreds of thousands have protested across France this weekend over the cost of living. Clashes in Paris and other cities have produced a widely shared video showing a homemade incendiary device igniting a gendarme's leg; prosecutors have opened an attempted murder investigation and police have made more than 770 arrests nationwide.