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France promises 3,000 extra teachers in first step to calm student protests
Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.
October 9, 2026Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France
Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.
October 6, 2026Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France
Crowds of mainly teenagers called for more resources for schools and an end to what they called police repression.
October 6, 2026France closes up to 500 schools Monday over student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.
October 5, 2026I clawed my way to the top but need a break - Azpilicueta
Cesar Azpilicueta says it is time to move to "a different stage of life" following a glorious 20-year playing career, notably captaining Chelsea to several titles.
October 4, 2026Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
More than 600 schools have faced disruption as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.
October 2, 2026Watch: Why are students protesting at schools in France?
The BBC's Hugh Schofield is in Paris as a wave of school protests over overcrowded classes and teacher shortages spreads across France.
October 1, 2026Arsenal's Nwaneri joins Dortmund on loan
German club Borussia Dortmund signs Ethan Nwaneri on a season-long loan from Arsenal.
September 1, 2026Tottenham enquire about Pulisic - Monday's gossip
Spurs turn attention to Christian Pulisic, Liverpool and Everton show interest in Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling, and Crystal Palace want to keep Dean Henderson after Nottingham Forest bid.
August 30, 2026Man City agree deal to sign Marseille keeper Rulli
Manchester City agree a deal to sign Argentina goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.
August 8, 2026Man City explore Fernandez move - Saturday's gossip
Manchester City explore Enzo Fernandez move, Arsenal could battle Manchester United for Pio Esposito and Liverpool yet to agree Bradley Barcola fee, plus more.
August 7, 2026Beauty and brutality - six unforgettable Wales v Fiji games
As Wales take on Fiji in the Nations Championship in Cardiff on Saturday, BBC Sport looks back at six iconic moments in the two nations' rivalry.
July 3, 2026Ivory Coast's Wahi allowed into Canada after visa issue
The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for their next World Cup game after earlier being denied entry.
June 18, 2026French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case.
June 10, 2026Kanye West concert in Poland cancelled over antisemitic comments
The UK government blocked the rapper from entering the country over his history of making pro-Nazi and racist statements.
April 17, 2026Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.
April 15, 2026Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu - Reuters
Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu Reuters
April 10, 2026France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream
Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.
March 22, 2026Paris and Marseille in focus as French vote in local election runoffs - Reuters
Paris and Marseille in focus as French vote in local election runoffs Reuters
March 22, 2026Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France
Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.
March 21, 2026Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.
March 16, 2026Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show - Reuters
Leftist, RN candidate virtually tied in first round of Marseille mayoral election, exit polls show Reuters
March 15, 2026French mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before presidential ballot - Reuters
French mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before presidential ballot Reuters
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