Why have France’s school protests become a wider political crisis?
The demonstrations have united students and ‘yellow vest’ supporters, exposing deeper anger over living standards.
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Australia to detain tourists who overstay visas amid immigration crackdown
More than 77,000 visa overstayers face detention or departure as Australia cracks down on immigration violations.
Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan
Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.
Hong Kong court rules Dow Jones tried to stop journalist taking union role
Dow Jones was acquitted of the charge of dismissal over Selina Cheng’s leadership role.
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What is BAPS, the Hindu group whose demands led to Eiffel Tower closure?
The Eiffel Tower closed after workers protested the sidelining of women during the BAPS visit.
From: NewsFeed
Eiffel Tower closed in row over women removed for Hindu group
The Eiffel Tower was shut on Monday after staff protested over women being ‘sidelined’ during a Hindu group’s visit.
Published On 8 Sep 2026
Cisco accused of fostering a hostile workplace for Muslim and Arab employees
Cisco employees allege harassment after internal activism against technology sales to the Israeli military.
Firecracker factory blast in India kills 8 children
Videos reveal demolished houses and desperate rescue efforts after third such blast at a firecracker factory this year.
From: NewsFeed
‘Enough is enough’: Kenya nurses strike over pay and working conditions
Shiru Kihara, a nurse in Kenya, explains why she and thousands of other nurses are on strike demanding fair pay.
Published On 25 Aug 2026
Truck crash in Egypt kills 18, many of them child labourers
Two pick-up trucks collide in Ismailia, Egypt, leaving 18 dead, mostly children working as agricultural labourers.
Argentina grain exports halt as maritime pilots strike over Milei decree
More than 45 vessels have been affected by the strike at Argentinian ports.
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