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Transport Disrupted in French Cities as Student Protests Escalate

Transport services were suspended in parts of France on Friday as student-led protests over school conditions intensified, with fires reported at several high schools and police deployed to contain unrest. The demonstrations, which have spread across multiple cities, reflect mounting anger among students over overcrowding, safety concerns and broader frustrations with the state of public education.

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World Politics & Diplomacy3h ago

Pope Leo Draws 800,000 to Central Paris as Faith, Pageantry and Politics Converge on Iconic Square

Pope Leo celebrated an open-air Mass in central Paris before an estimated 800,000 people, turning one of the city's most recognizable squares into a vast gathering of worshippers, pilgrims and onlookers. The scale of the event underscored the enduring global pull of the papacy and the logistical challenge of staging a major religious ceremony in the heart of a European capital.

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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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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Hails Youth 'Energy and Commitment' as 700,000 Pack Paris Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.

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National Governance & Policy11h ago

India, EDF Explore French EPR Nuclear Technology and Pumped Hydro Cooperation

India's power secretary Pankaj Agarwal met EDF chairman and CEO Bernard Fontana to discuss the possible deployment of the French utility's EPR nuclear reactor technology in India, the power ministry said on Friday. The talks also covered the evolving regulatory framework for the nuclear sector and potential cooperation on pumped hydro storage projects, underscoring a broader push to deepen Indo-French energy ties.

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India Entertainment & Culture6h ago

Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson Bring Easy Charm to Action Comedy 'Runner,' Even as the Third Act Falters

Runner pairs Alan Ritchson's bruising screen presence with Owen Wilson's breezy comic timing in a fast-moving action comedy set in Brisbane, Australia. The film delivers sharp chemistry, lively set pieces and an appealing odd-couple dynamic, though its overcooked final stretch and an unwarranted character death blunt some of its momentum.

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India Entertainment & Culture9h ago

Guardian to Stream Venice Prize-Winning Documentary 'NAZA' Free Worldwide After Theatrical Run

The Guardian and French distributor mk2 Films have announced a broad theatrical rollout for the Venice Special Jury Prize-winning documentary NAZA, followed by a free global release on the newspaper's website. The film, which examines Israel's military and intelligence establishment through the lens of investigative reporting, is also at the centre of a political storm in Israel, where officials have attacked its filmmakers and supporters have rallied in their defence.

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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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