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Update on the mobilisation of 5 November

In France, employees, civil servants, trade unions and high school students are mobilized this Thursday 5 November for a day of national strike. France 24 went to the Lycée Le Corbusier, in #Aubervilliers, where the blockage of students took place since 7:30 a.m.

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Entertainment

‘Running Point’ Co-Creator Mindy Kaling Joins Season 3 Cast

Mindy Kaling, writer, executive producer and co-creator of “Running Point,” has picked up one more title on the Netflix show: star. Kaling is stepping in front of the cameras for Season 3 in the recurring role of Divya, an outspoken, confident CEO of a popular gambling app. Per the character description, “Much like Isla (Kate […]

Science

The hidden math of Alzheimer's could point to new treatments

Mathematics may hold unexpected clues to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have developed a model showing how common metals like copper and zinc may influence the buildup of proteins associated with the disease, while also exploring possible ways to stop the process. The findings could help researchers identify promising strategies for preventing harmful plaque formation.

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Sierra Leone: From blood diamonds to stones of hope?

Twenty-five years ago, negotiations began in the Kimberley Process to end the trade in "blood diamonds", blood diamonds, made famous by the Sierra Leonean civil war. Pointed out for his complicity, the diamond industry has since sought to wash his image, highlighting an ethical turn and a more virtuous economy. But a quarter of the century later, did the old blood diamonds really become synonymous with development?