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France Bans Online Knife Sales to Minors After Fatal School Stabbing

In response to a fatal stabbing of a school supervisor by a 15-year-old student in Nogent, France, President Macron and Prime Minister Bayrou announced immediate bans on online knife sales to minors, alongside plans for age verification for online purchases and potential expansion of security measur...

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US Antisemitism Mirrors France's Post-Intifada Surge

The US is experiencing a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents, mirroring France's experience since the early 2000s, with a surge from 4,000 in 2022 to 10,000 in 2024, fueled by political rhetoric and conspiracy theories, resulting in violence and a climate of fear.

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liberation.fr
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Middle School Student Kills Educational Assistant in France"

A 14-year-old student with no criminal record fatally stabbed a 31-year-old educational assistant during a routine bag search at Françoise Dolto middle school in Nogent, Haute-Marne, on June 10th, prompting increased national scrutiny of school safety and knife violence.

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pt.euronews.com
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Blue NDC Challenge: Nations Urged to Prioritize Ocean Climate Action

Brazil and France launched the "Blue NDC Challenge," urging nations to integrate ocean-centric climate actions into their NDCs before COP30; eight countries joined, with Brazil including ocean conservation in its updated plan, highlighting the ocean's potential for emission reductions.

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Climate Action
lemonde.fr
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Two Firefighters Die in Laon Building Collapse

In Laon, France, two firefighters aged 22 and 23 died on June 10th after a building collapsed during a fire intervention; an investigation is underway, but arson is not currently suspected.

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zeit.de
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France Targets Ultra-Fast Fashion with Proposed Fines

France is considering a new law to fine ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu up to €5 per garment for poor quality and non-repairability, aiming to curb environmental damage and worker exploitation while protecting domestic brands; the Senate will vote on the bill Tuesday.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
lemonde.fr
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French Labor Shortages Linked to Low Wages and Training Gaps

France faces a growing labor shortage affecting 68% of professions, with 450,000 vacancies in 2025, largely due to low wages and inadequate training in key sectors like healthcare and IT, as revealed at a recent HR meeting in Paris.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
europe.chinadaily.com.cn
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Macron Visits Greenland Amid US Annexation Attempts

French President Macron will visit Greenland on Sunday to discuss Arctic security, climate, energy, and mineral resources with Greenland's and Denmark's Prime Ministers, countering US attempts to annex the territory.

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Climate Action
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Israel Seizes Aid Ship, Sparking Outrage and Protests in France

A humanitarian aid ship carrying activists, including Greta Thunberg and an MEP, was seized by Israel on June 1st, prompting widespread protests across France and condemnation from the French government, who labeled the action piracy.

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politico.eu
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Macron Keeps Dissolution Option Open Amid French Political Instability

One year after dissolving the French parliament, President Macron refused to rule out doing so again, citing his wish to avoid it but not to forgo the constitutional power, amid political instability following a poor showing by his party in last year's European elections.

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politico.eu
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Franco-Algerian Relations Strained as Novelist Sansal Receives Prison Sentence

Acclaimed novelist Boualem Sansal, a dual French-Algerian citizen, was sentenced to five years in prison in Algeria for undermining national unity, triggering a diplomatic row between France and Algeria, worsened by France's stance on Western Sahara, and mobilizing international support.

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lemonde.fr
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France Extends HPV Vaccination Catch-Up to Age 26

France's CTV recommends extending HPV vaccination catch-up to age 26, aiming to prevent 6,400 annual HPV-related cancers; the vaccine's near 100% effectiveness before age 17 highlights its crucial role in public health.

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