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Mobilization of high schools in France: giving the floor to young people
Students with their teacher Inès Bettaleb join Florence Ihaddadene, sociologist, on the plateau de France 24.
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Masculinism: Violent and uncomplicated discourses from primary school
Researcher Francis Dupuis-Déri was interested in the issue of hatreds among young men: misogynia, homophobia, transphobia... While he thought he would study the phenomenon at college and high school in France, Canada and the United States, primary school teachers told him of their interest in his work, mentioning the words and acts of children under the age of 10.
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Residents of Ukraine's Kramatorsk forced to flee as drone strikes intensify
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Nobel winner Krugman says France may have become 'too big to save'
Economist Paul Krugman sounded the alarm on a looming "ugly crisis," while former ECB head Jean-Claude Trichet said French politicians must compromise.
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France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.
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Social Democratic Primarior: the voting platform victim of cyberattack
The Social Democratic Primary Organizing Commission announced Friday morning that the voting platform was the victim of a cyberattack that impacted the process of voting, but did not prevent the vote.
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France education minister promises 3,000 extra teachers in bid to quell protests
As France's nationwide student protest movement continued on Thursday with more clashes between protesters and police, the education minister pledged to deploy 3,000 substitute teachers "within the next hours" to help struggling high schools.
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American-Ukrainian Talks in Florida: EU and NATO Invited
The United States invited national security advisers from France, Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as representatives of the European Union and NATO, to join discussions with Ukraine in Miami, Florida.
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As protests continue, half of France reportedly backs high school student movement
French teenagers blockaded several high schools and took to the streets in cities across the country on Thursday in the latest wave of protests over conditions in schools. With demonstrations showing no sign of slowing down, around half of the French population reportedly supports the movement.
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NBA star Wembanyama to French students: ‘I hear you’
San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama offers solidarity to students protesting conditions in schools in France.
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High school mobilization continues in France: call for an act V
Pauline Godart is in front of Turgot High School in Paris.
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Discussions with Ukraine: France, United Kingdom, Germany, EU and NATO invited
The United States invited national security advisers from France, Germany and the United Kingdom, as well as representatives of the European Union and NATO, to discussions with Ukraine in Miami, Florida.
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French student protests: Police impunity ‘below' the standards of a 'well-functioning democracy’
Erin Ogunkeye welcomes Dr. Antoine Marie, postdoctoral researcher, fellow and lecturer at Sciences Po / CEVIPOF, to explore the political psychology behind France’s student protests. Why do people witness the same events yet reach radically different conclusions about violence? Dr Marie examines how media echo chambers, partisan thinking and the politicization of empathy deepen polarization, making it easier to overlook the suffering of those perceived as political opponents. He also examines France’s increasingly offensive police doctrine, questions surrounding accountability, and the institu
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Live: 141 French high schools closed as student protests continue for fifth day
France's ministry of education said that 141 high schools remain closed Friday as national student protests continue despite a pledge from the education minister on Thursday to deploy 3,000 extra substitute teachers. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
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Live high school engagement: 141 closed schools, discussions with government continue
Back to class or continue blocking? On Friday, only 4% of schools were closed, while high school organizations called for an "act V" on Tuesday and discussions with the government continued following the announcements by Edward Geffray.
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How can I ease the anger of high school students?
Today, high school events continued throughout France, notably in Rennes, Nantes, Lille, Paris, Marseille, Créteil and many other cities. In total, more than 150 establishments were closed on Thursday, less than the previous days. Sébastien Lecornu's political response on Wednesday night was not enough. Interunion student and professional calls for a new day of action and strike Tuesday, October 13.
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United States invites Europeans to join negotiations with Ukraine this weekend
American-Ukrainian talks will take place Friday and Saturday in Miami. The United States invited France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the European Union and NATO to join the discussions. The talks will focus on "new ideas" put forward by Washington to end the conflict with Russia.
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Real seek McTominay move - Friday's gossip
Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie de Jong.
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High School Movement in France: Tehran denounces repression, Paris misinformation
As Iran criticizes the law enforcement response to high school protests in France, Paris denounces an Iranian disinformation campaign about the protest movement.
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'Fighting for our future': France high school students vow no let-up
Over 70,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday demanding better education and less police brutality, as students protested nationwide despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for more than a week. Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools, with squads of riot police deployed -- occasionally resulting in violent clashes. The interior ministry said 71,500 participated in protests across the country, with police detaining more than 500 people. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin reports from central Paris.