Protests rock France as government pledges 3,000 extra teachers
More than 70,000 people joined Thursday’s protests over school quality and teacher shortages, officials say.

More than 70,000 people joined Thursday’s protests over school quality and teacher shortages, officials say.




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Saudi Arabia, which founded the event, is spending billions to become a global gaming and esports power.
Energy, regional conflicts, and bilateral cooperation to dominate Emmanuel Macron and Mohammed bin Salman’s discussions.
The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.
The situation in France is currently stable, authorities say, but another heatwave is on the way.
Macron, who continued his visit after the blasts, said Syria must not be ‘destabilised’ by the attacks.
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
The termination of the plan comes as Washington increases pressure on Europe to become more militarily independent.
President Macron, acknowledging France’s ‘responsibility’ in the genocide, calls memorial a reconciliation ‘milestone’.
France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.

France is trying to rebrand itself during a summit with African heads of states in Kenya.