Almost 2,400 people were arrested as nationwide demonstrations descended into violence and destruction in France on Saturday. Minor clashes also broke out on Sunday at Place de la République in Paris.
WorldThousands of people took part in protests across France against the education system. The Interior Ministry said more than 500 protesters were detained on Thursday.
WorldIn Spain and France, wildfires are still raging out of control. In France, President Emmanuel Macron says the country is facing its biggest disaster since World War II. We must be realistic. The coming weeks will be tough, and we must persevere, he says.
ConflictsThe French parliament has voted to pass a bill banning social media for children under 15. France will thus become the first European country to introduce an age limit for social media.
WorldTen European countries - including Sweden - are joining forces to protect against anti-drone threats. “A historic day,” says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who was also promised 16 French fighter jets.
ConflictsThe cell behind two bomb explosions during the French president's visit to Damascus this week has been arrested, Syria's interior minister announced.
WorldFrance and Syria are reestablishing ambassadors in each other's countries, says Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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