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French Students Protest Over Crowded Classrooms and Teacher Shortages as School Tensions Spread

Students across France are taking to the streets and school gates in protest over overcrowded classrooms, staff shortages and what they describe as a steady decline in learning conditions. The demonstrations, reported from Paris by the BBC’s Hugh Schofield, reflect mounting frustration with a public education system under pressure and a government struggling to contain the fallout.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Pope Leo XIV Draws Huge Crowds in France as Paris Visit Blends Faith, Politics and AI

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for a four-day visit that is drawing large crowds and renewed attention to the Catholic Church's place in a secular country. After being greeted by President Emmanuel Macron at Orly airport, the pontiff addressed geopolitical tensions and artificial intelligence at the Élysée Palace ahead of a Mass expected to bring more than half a million people to central Paris.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Thousands Turn Out to Greet Pope in France: A Spiritual Resurgence

Pope Francis's visit to France on September 26, 2026, drew thousands of enthusiastic supporters, reflecting a notable resurgence of spirituality in the country. Analysts attribute this phenomenon to a broader cultural shift and the Church's efforts to engage with contemporary issues.

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Startups & Venture Capital6h ago

Indian Startup Funding Rebounds to $382 Million as Debt-Led Mega Deals Mask Weak Equity Appetite

Venture capital inflows into Indian startups surged to $382 million across 21 deals in the week of Sept. 19-25, rebounding sharply from $99 million the previous week. But the headline number was inflated by debt-heavy financing, led by DMI Finance's $152 million raise, while true equity funding remained subdued even as investors spread bets across EV, finance and AI startups.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Benedict Cumberbatch Says Open Planet Film Left Him 'Turbocharged' About Nature

Benedict Cumberbatch has described presenting the Open Planet documentary How to Live on Earth as a deeply energising experience that sharpened his understanding of the natural world. The actor said the film's humour, expert voices and three-part structure helped him avoid imitating Sir David Attenborough while still bringing authority and authenticity to the project.

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World Politics & Diplomacy1h ago

Automattic Rebuilds Board After Failed Bid to Remove CEO Matt Mullenweg

Automattic has installed a new board just weeks after its previous directors tried and failed to place CEO Matt Mullenweg on leave, escalating a dramatic governance battle at the company behind WordPress.com, Tumblr and WooCommerce. The reshuffle brings in an eclectic mix of writers, founders and advisers as Mullenweg reasserts control through his dominant voting stake.

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