A Brittany-rooted city in western France, a major Loire port and regional capital
The UK has endured a fifth heatwave this summer, with temperatures pushing into the mid-30s in parts of England and Wales. Health alerts remain in place as drought conditions deepen, with millions under hosepipe bans and reservoirs running low. Forecasters warn the heat could sustain into the week, while authorities prepare extreme heat measures and monitor infrastructure strain.
Everton are actively pursuing a striker target as the transfer window nears its close. Balogun is a primary target for the club, with talks continuing over a potential Monaco sale. Richarlison remains a secondary option, though reservations about a return to Everton persist. The outcome hinges on Monaco’s stance and the evolving market.
US carriers are returning to Ben Gurion, expanding seats as demand climbs for the Jewish New Year and holidays. Despite new capacity, fares remain high through autumn, with relief not expected until November as demand shifts post-election.
Protests by high school students have expanded from Paris to cities across France, with blockades and clashes with police. Schools report damage, dozens detained, and calls for more resources as unions push for budget changes ahead of elections.
Protests against underfunded and dilapidated schools have spread from Paris suburbs to cities nationwide. Authorities report thousands of arrests, hundreds injured, and many schools closed as President Macron faces renewed pressure over education funding and public spending.
Education Minister Edouard Geffray has warned that 400-500 high schools may be totally or partly suspended due to security concerns, with 24 schools burned or ransacked. Protests over funding, class sizes and teacher shortages have swept across France, injuring hundreds and leading to thousands of arrests as authorities pledge a partial, progressive return to lessons.
Protests over dilapidated schools and staffing have spread nationwide in France. Demonstrations began last month, with a major incident in Lens where a teenager was injured during clashes. Authorities report hundreds of arrests and thousands of protesters across cities, as ministers promise rapid responses and a long-term plan.
France faces mounting student protests and counter-starting political tensions as tens of thousands rally nationwide over school conditions and police tactics. The government has called for concrete responses within weeks amid a climate of solidarity demonstrations and rising concerns about policing.
France has seen a third consecutive weekend of large protests over the cost of living and school conditions, with authorities reporting about 320,000 demonstrators nationwide and 70,000 in Paris. Most marches were peaceful; clashes later erupted in Paris, Lyon and Toulouse, where police used tear gas and water cannon and arrested hundreds.
Protests across France have escalated this weekend, with hundreds of thousands taking to streets over the cost of living and education concerns. Police report thousands arrested and injuries among officers and protesters as authorities face questions over security planning and intelligence. President Macron vows accountability and measures to restore order while reserving drastic actions.
Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets across France to protest school conditions and rising living costs. Police have arrested nearly 1,000 people and deployed about 70,000 officers; riot units have fired tear gas and used water cannon in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities. Authorities say violence was lower than last week but rights groups have criticised police tactics.
Protests across France have resumed, focusing on school conditions, university places, and the cost of living. By Nov. 5, authorities report around 41 high schools blockaded, with thousands affected earlier in the month. Government offers include capping class sizes and funding to renovate schools, but student leaders say more is needed as demonstrations expand.
Protests in France have intensified and spread beyond student groups to include unions and public workers, highlighting a widening crisis over education and living costs. Authorities have imposed curfews and restricted demonstrations as the state faces mounting pressure from both sides of the political spectrum.