By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Students blocked the entrances to dozens of French high schools on 10 November to demand better learning conditions. The protests have widened into demonstrations over the rising cost of living, with violent incidents and criticism of the police, according to France 24.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu met employers and unions to respond to the cost-of-living crisis, which has triggered serious unrest. According to the press, a small rise in the minimum wage is expected, with the CFDT demanding €100 net and the CGT 10%.
🇫🇷 France · Source: Ghanaian Times ·
🇫🇷 France · Source: France 24 ·
The White House was briefly placed under lockdown on Monday 9 November 2026 after two incidents near the building. According to the Secret Service, two people were arrested, including a driver who struck a sign on a pavement.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Lebrief ·
British comedian Russell Brand, 51, was sentenced on Monday to 10 and a half years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others between 2004 and 2009. He was found guilty last week, according to France 24.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: France 24 ·
Hegseth calls impeachment move against him a 'farce'US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called the impeachment proceedings over his alleged abuses of power in the Iran war a farce, and predicted they will fail. He denounced a 'political spectacle' launched by a Republican congressional opponent who is soon to leave office, according to France 24.The week in Africa
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