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Around 200 French High Schools Close as Student Protests Continue

Around 200 high schools across France were closed on Tuesday amid ongoing student demonstrations, according to French Education Minister Édouard Geffray, as protests over conditions in the education system continued to disrupt schools and renew pressure on authorities to address longstanding concerns. The......

France Braces for Renewed Social Unrest as Living Costs and Education Cuts Fuel Anger

France is preparing for another wave of social mobilization on October 17, as trade unions, student activists, members of the Yellow Vests movement and other grassroots organizations seek to unite their campaigns against austerity, rising living costs and deteriorating public services. Under the slogan......

Morocco Announces 2026-2027 School Holiday Calendar as October Break Approaches

Moroccan students are preparing for their first scheduled school break of the 2026-2027 academic year, with an eight-day holiday set to begin on October 18, according to the calendar issued by the Ministry of National Education, Preschool and Sports. The timetable covers primary education, lower and......

Global multidimensional poverty rises for the first time since 2010

Global multidimensional poverty has worsened for the first time since the index was introduced in 2010, according to the 2026 report released by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI). The report estimates that approximately 1.2......

Palantir CEO Alex Karp Outlines Two Career Paths in an AI-Driven Economy

As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces and raises questions about the future of employment, Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp is challenging conventional ideas about career preparation. His advice centres on two potential advantages in an increasingly automated economy: developing practical......

Mauritania’s School Reopening Exposes Growing Tensions Between Education Officials and Private-School Teachers

The start of the new academic year in Mauritania has brought renewed attention to disagreements over the country’s education system, with government officials expressing confidence in preparations while private-school professionals warn of mounting difficulties and uncertainty over the future of......

UN urges stronger action against child marriage and teenage pregnancy in Zimbabwe

The United Nations has called for stronger measures to combat child marriage and early pregnancy in Zimbabwe, warning that both practices continue to threaten girls' health, education and future opportunities. The organization is urging authorities and communities to take concrete action to protect......

French protest movement inspires Belgian students opposing education reforms

A wave of youth mobilization in France appears to be influencing student protests in Belgium, where demonstrations against education reforms have spread to several cities. Although the two movements have different national contexts and demands, Belgian students say the protests across the border have......

French high school students prepare for another nationwide mobilization

French high school and university students are preparing for another day of mobilization Thursday, as dissatisfaction over the state of the education system continues to fuel protests across the country. Government efforts to ease tensions have so far failed to convince many young demonstrators, who......