Why have France’s school protests become a wider political crisis?
The demonstrations have united students and ‘yellow vest’ supporters, exposing deeper anger over living standards.
Category: World
Sudan army accused of drone strike on livestock market
Sudan’s army says it struck RSF command centres in South Darfur, but the RSF says a crowded livestock market was hit.
Was ancient India the world’s forgotten superpower?
In Deja Vu’s latest episode, William Dalrymple explores ancient India’s global influence – and how it was overlooked.
Oil facilities hit in deadly overnight attack on St Petersburg
At least one person was killed in the strikes, which also hit a data centre used by Russia’s equivalent of Facebook.
Woman drives truck through soccer pitch, killing child and man
Two people, including a child, were killed and 10 others injured when a woman drove a truck through a soccer field in Kansas, US police
Jordan-Israel border becomes new hotspot for sophisticated drug trade
A surge in drug smuggling from Israel to Jordan using drones and balloons prompts accusations of border guard collusion.
Palestinian karate champion Maryam Bsharat wins second world title
Palestinian athlete Maryam Bsharat won gold at the World Karate Championships in Poland.
Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s St Petersburg kills 1, hits energy sites
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight kill two people, adding that Moscow continues to break energy ceasefire.
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Two people, including a child, killed after woman drives through youth soccer game in Kansas
A 6-year-old boy and 35-year-old man were killed, and 10 others were injured, when a woman drove a truck through a youth soccer game at
Pope Leo XIV thanks wellwishers in first event after cancer surgery
The Pope’s first event since his lung cancer diagnosis and surgery saw him recite the traditional Angelus prayer from the balcony of the Apostolic Palace.
Parisians wake up to protest damage and looted shops
Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against conditions in schools and the cost of living.
Burnt out cars and shattered glass on Paris streets after protests turn to riots and looting
Around 1,800 people were arrested after nationwide protests saw outbreaks of violence and vandalism.
There is no split in MAGA
But there is an attempt to redefine who the movement includes and what it stands for.