France promises to replace its university admissions after riots and thousands of arrests
PARIS (AP) — France’s government pledged Monday to replace its national online university admissions platform, seeking to quell student anger after weeks of often violent mass protests over education and living costs. Higher Education Minister Philippe Baptiste announced “substantial change” to the platform next year, before its replacement in 2028. Ministers also pledged up to 4 billion euros ($4. 5 billion) in loans for school renovations, alongside smaller classes, more teaching and...
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- Lulas win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally
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- Blanche says Trump isnt trying to meddle with Alaska election results by suing over Senate race
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- Louvre and other museums closing for Saturday protests as French authorities deploy 70,000 officers
- Vance could be a major Category 3 hurricane Friday as it nears Mexico
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- Romania says rescue mission underway after Black Sea ship fire; 1 dead, 3 missing
- Rescuers search for survivors after deadly earthquake in Chinas Tibet region
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Thu, 22 Oct 2026
- Mississippi releases video showing fatal shooting of 1-year-old boy by police officer
- A novel mRNA cancer vaccine helps reduce the chances of melanoma patients tumors returning
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- The GOP is on a rescue mission in Kansas, where Dems havent won a Senate race in nearly a century
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Wed, 21 Oct 2026
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