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Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for the government, which announced a series of deeply unpopular spending cuts.

A masked students attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions.
Jordan Bardella, president of the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally - RN) political party, listens to the speech of Marine Le Pen, French far-right leader and member of parliament, in Henin-Beaumont, northern France, September 13, 2026.

French far-right leader Bardella denies media claim he made antisemitic remarks

Pope Leo on the day of a candlelight procession, at the Grotto of the Apparitions, also known as the Grotto of Massabielle, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes during his four-day apostolic journey to France, in Lourdes, France, September 27, 2026.

Pope Leo pledges action on clergy abuse after meeting French survivors

The Rosetta Stone.

On This Day: Jean-Francois Champollion announces his success at decoding the Rosetta Stone


Explora I: A luxury cruise between Italy and the French Riviera - review

Three days aboard a floating luxury resort, sailing from Italy to Monaco with sunrise yoga, endless pools, fine dining, and a taste of life at sea.

A view of Explora I's Astern Pool.

Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial

Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?

THIS TIME, Benjamin Netanyahu’s United Nations General Assembly address was meant to reflect an Israeli prime minister standing up to a hostile world. The question is whether this will reach the voters it was meant to impress, the writer wonders.

'UNAI': It is time to rename the UN to United Nations Against Israel - opinion

The UN struggles to unite on global crises, yet repeatedly finds common ground when it comes to condemning Israel.

 UNITED NATIONS headquarters in New York City.

Nearly one million people attend Pope Leo's open-air mass in Paris

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 800,000 people to Paris's Champs-Élysées on Saturday, urging Catholics to seek happiness in faith rather than material goods during an outdoor Mass.

Pope Leo visits France Saturday, 26th September 2026

France to send military to protect Saudi Arabia on Red Sea oil route, Macron says

Macron also said a US ban on diesel exports, which the White House has denied is under consideration, would be "catastrophic," both globally and for the US economy.

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

France says ICC warrant posed no obstacle to Netanyahu overflight

French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Pascal Confavreux told reporters the clearance for the overflight was "in full conformity with international law."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane, Wing of Zion, pictured flying on September 24, 2026.

Blow to Maccabi Tel Aviv opponent ahead of EuroLeague opener

Maccabi Tel Aviv faces ASVEL on Thursday, as French media reports Theis's replacement will miss opener and several players remain in doubt.

Remains uncertain. Clark.

World leaders put Israel at center of UN General Assembly as criticism mounts

Among the most prominent critics were Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 22, 2026.

Macron's comments on Hamas's West Bank operations were mistranslated, French source tells 'Post'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich denounced Macron's comments earlier on Wednesday, with Netanyahu calling the statements “outrageous.”

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at the UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City.

The antisemitism France’s courts fail to see

A country can condemn violence while still hesitating to name the hatred that produced it.

French flag and court gavel in this illustration taken November 5, 2025.