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Joy Online
… The boy’s lawyer said he had lost several teeth and suffered a fractured jaw in the incident at Saint-Ouen-l’Aumône, north-west of Paris, and a police officer has been charged. …
France halts use of stun grenades after boy’s hand blown off in student protestsThe Chronicle
… The protests started two weeks ago in Paris’s disadvantaged suburbs, lighting a blaze that has spread across the country. …
Demonstrators clash with riot police in France as education protests mountJoy Online
… Crowds of teenagers marched from the Place de la République in Paris, calling for more resources for schools, and what they called less repression from police. …
Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across FranceJoy Online
… Thousands of students have been demonstrating over education standards and the protests, which started last week, have spread from Paris to other cities, including Montpellier, Nantes and Marseille. …
France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protestsJoy Online
… Thousands of students have been demonstrating over education standards, and the protests, which started last week, have spread from Paris to other cities, including Montpellier, Nantes and Marseille. …
France to close up to 500 schools on Monday over student protestsThe Chronicle
France, Italy go toe to toe in Group 1 Two football heavyweights will go toe to toe on Friday, as old foes France and Italy reconvene for a UEFA Nations League contest in Paris. …
Today’s UEFA Nations League PreviewsJoy Online
… The demonstrations, which began in Paris and have seen teenagers blockade their schools for days, stem from issues including overcrowded classes and teacher shortages. …
More than 400 detained as France student protests escalateThe Chronicle
… In a statement issued on Tuesday, the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga said the president has already departed Paris, France, for the homeward journey to Nigeria. …
Tinubu finally departs Paris for NigeriaJoy Online
… The demonstrations, which began in Paris and have seen teenagers blockading their schools for days, stem from issues including overcrowded classes and teacher shortages. …
French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrestedJoy Online
… The Lourdes gathering came a day after an estimated 700,000 people flocked to the Place de la Concorde in Paris to hear the pontiff speak. …
Pope says ‘scourge’ of abuse must be rooted out as he visits LourdesFrance has suspended the use of stun grenades for policing student protests after a 15-year-old's hand was blown off during demonstrations in Lens on Monday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the pause would continue until the facts of the incident have been clarified, amid complaints of police using disproportionate force against teenagers.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
France has suspended the use of stun grenades for policing student protests after a 15-year-old's hand was blown off during demonstrations in Lens on Monday. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said the pause would continue until the facts of the incident have been clarified, amid complaints of police using disproportionate force against teenagers.
10 hours ago · Joy Online →
Tens of thousands of students and activists across France are protesting government education policies, with demonstrations turning violent in several cities as police deploy tear gas and protesters light fires. A 15-year-old lost his hand during clashes in northern France on Monday, and nearly 2,000 high schools have been blockaded or closed.
19 hours ago · The Chronicle →
Hundreds of thousands of people demonstrated across France as high-school pupil protests expanded to include parents, university students, and unions, with police using tear gas in Paris and Marseille and water cannon in Rennes. The government reported disruptions in 891 high schools on Tuesday and more than 250,000 demonstrators on the streets, while students' unions put the number at 450,000 demonstrators and 1,800 blockaded schools.
23 hours ago · Joy Online →
Up to 500 French schools will be partially or totally closed on Monday after recent clashes between riot police and student protesters over education standards. The education minister said 24 schools have been burned or ransacked, 78 staff members have been wounded, and the protests, which began last week, have spread beyond Paris to cities including Montpellier, Nantes, and Marseille.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Up to 500 French schools will be partially or totally closed on Monday after clashes between riot police and student protesters over education standards. The French education minister said 24 schools had been burned or ransacked since protests began last week, and 78 education staff members have been wounded.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
France and Italy meet in a UEFA Nations League League A Group 1 fixture on Friday in Paris. Both teams won their second game earlier in the week, with France enjoying a flawless start under new manager Zinedine Zidane, while Italy bounced back from a defeat to Belgium with a 4-1 win over Turkey.
2 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
More than 400 people, mostly minors, were detained in France on Tuesday during student protests at high schools over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages. At least 10 teachers and several students and 48 law enforcement officials were injured, with at least 400 schools affected and reports of bins set alight and bus stops damaged.
30 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ended his working vacation in Europe after spending at least 30 days away from Nigeria, departing Paris for Lagos. His return, originally scheduled for 21 days after departing Abuja on August 30, was rescheduled twice and drew criticism from opposition parties over his extended absence.
30 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
France's Prime Minister has warned against escalation of student protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages, after 164 people were arrested on Monday. The demonstrations, which began in Paris and have spread to other regions, have involved school blockades and reported incidents including vandalism and fireworks aimed at police.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo called on French bishops to eliminate sexual abuse in the Roman Catholic Church during a visit to Lourdes, telling them to maintain vigilance. A 2021 inquiry found clergy or lay church members had abused about 330,000 people as children in France over 70 years; the Pope later met with seven abuse survivors.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that holding an expired driver's licence should not automatically incur delinquency charges from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, as an offence occurs only when one drives with an expired licence. The author contends that DVLA's position overlooks circumstances where people cannot renew on time or have no reason to drive.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in Paris attended by an estimated 700,000 people, praising young worshippers for their "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" to the Catholic Church. The event took place on the second day of the Pope's four-day visit to France.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a giant open-air Mass on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, with more than half a million people expected to attend the ceremony at Place de la Concorde. French President Emmanuel Macron did not attend to preserve France's separation of state and religion, but his wife Brigitte, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, and several presidential candidates were present.
26 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV opened a state visit to France by warning that a "paradise of machines" risks undermining humanity amid concerns about artificial intelligence, nuclear weapons, and threats to human life. He reaffirmed Vatican opposition to nuclear deterrence, stating peace must be built through dialogue and justice rather than balance of power.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Pope Leo XIV is making a four-day visit to France, with a centrepiece Mass on Saturday in central Paris expected to draw more than half a million Catholic faithful to the Place de la Concorde and Champs-Élysées area. President Macron will greet the Pope at the airport and hold talks on geopolitical issues and artificial intelligence, but will not attend the Masses to respect France's separation of state and religion.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Rapper Macklemore announced a "Free Palestine" tour launching in Dublin next month, with proceeds going to organisations supporting Palestinians, days after being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour following pro-Palestinian comments made onstage. Macklemore said the removal showed how billionaires can decide which voices are allowed on stage, and that he has been contacting artists willing to use their platforms in solidarity with Palestinians.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Fariba Hashimi, a 23-year-old Afghan cyclist who fled the country after the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and now trains in Italy, won silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games near Nagoya, Japan. Hashimi previously trained in disguise as a man in Afghanistan due to restrictions on women, and she hopes her achievement will inspire women to pursue their dreams without fear.
24 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
At a high-level side event, President Mahama spoke about the restitution of cultural properties and heritage, arguing that Africa's history and identity have long been held in foreign museums rather than with the communities that created them. He cited Ghana's experience, including the 2024 return of the sacred Mpomponsuo sword looted from the Asantehene's palace in 1874, as part of an ongoing journey toward justice.
23 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe has revealed he came close to signing for Liverpool in 2016 when he was 18 and playing for Monaco, with his mother a keen advocate for the move; he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city.
23 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kylian Mbappe has disclosed that he was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 while at Monaco, with the club making efforts to sign him at 18, but he chose to join Paris St-Germain instead because he wanted to play in his home city. His mother was a strong advocate for the move and fell in love with Anfield after visiting the club.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dennis Miracles Aboagye, an NPP director of communications aspirant, has challenged the government to explain how large quantities of cocaine passed through Ghana's ports undetected, citing twelve major drug busts in 18 months and calling for the issue to be treated as a national security concern rather than political blame.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Earl Spencer told the BBC that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's media treatment contains "echoes" of what his sister Princess Diana experienced, describing press coverage as a "cancerous influence" and urging people to learn from Diana's example.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian artist Burna Boy will headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris on October 25, 2026, featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers versus the New Orleans Saints at Stade de France. This marks a return to the venue where he became the first African artist to headline a solo concert last year.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Buckingham Palace issued a sharp rebuke on behalf of King Charles III following advance excerpts from Charles Spencer's forthcoming memoir "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister," which details disputed phone calls between Spencer and then-Prince Charles regarding whether Princes William and Harry should walk behind their mother's coffin at her 1997 funeral, and alleges Charles made remarks suggesting contempt for Diana and relief at her death.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
In a controversial book about Diana, Princess of Wales, her brother Earl Spencer alleges that King Charles sounded like a "lottery winner" when he called after her 1997 death. Buckingham Palace rejected the claims, stating that "the pain of fraternal grief can cloud reason, affect judgment and colour memory."
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Céline Dion performed her first full show in over four years on Saturday in Paris, launching a 26-show residency at La Défense Arena following a six-year hiatus due to stiff person syndrome diagnosis. The emotional return marked her first full performance since 2020, though she appeared for one song at the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremony.
13 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A 47-year-old man in France received a six-month jail term after threatening to behead a female primary school teacher who had disciplined his son in the southwestern village of Le Fauga. The teacher has been granted official protection and gone on sick leave.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The trial has begun for 14 men accused of smuggling-related charges following a November 2021 incident in which at least 31 migrants and asylum seekers died attempting to cross the Channel to the UK. Prosecutors say the defendants launched an overcrowded, unseaworthy boat lacking proper life jackets; 114 civil parties, including victims' families, are involved in the three-week trial.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after staff struck in protest of female workers being removed from their posts during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation on Saturday. The operator later acknowledged the decision to accommodate the group's request to limit interactions with women did not align with the company's values or principles of gender equality.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Netherlands relocated 86 tonnes of its gold from the US and Canada to London, citing preparation for severe crises amid increasing geopolitical unrest. France and Germany have similarly moved gold reserves back to Europe in response to global instability and trade tensions.
6 September 2026 · Joy Online →