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- 1France hit by nationwide public-sector strike with 170 protests●FRANCE ERUPTS IN NATIONWIDE PUBLIC-SECTOR STRIKE More than 170 demonstrations swept across France as eight major unions
More than 170 demonstrations swept across France as eight major unions joined forces in a nationwide public-sector strike over pay, purchasing power and funding for public services. The Interior Ministry counted around 206,000 protesters across the country. The coordinated action disrupted schools, transport and other public services as workers pressed the government for higher wages and greater investment in the public sector.
- 2School staff member attacked while tackling dumpster fire in France●JUST IN: A White male staff member at Stéphane Hessel High School is viciously attacked while trying to extinguish a dum
A male staff member at Stéphane Hessel High School in France was reportedly attacked while trying to put out a dumpster fire. The incident comes amid violent blockades at French schools that coincide with nationwide public-sector union strikes paralysing the country. Police are reportedly involved, and the attack is drawing attention to rising tensions around the strike movement.
- 3Orange Business wins EU backbone network contract for data exchange▼Orange Business to provide European Union's backbone network for trusted data exchange
Orange Business has been selected to provide the European Union's backbone network for trusted data exchange. The deal makes the French telecom operator responsible for the infrastructure underpinning secure data flows between EU institutions and member states. It marks a significant win for Orange in European public-sector digital infrastructure and aligns with EU efforts to build sovereign, trusted data-sharing capabilities.