French public sector workers went on strike Tuesday as high school students blocked school entrances across the country, protesting planned budget cuts and demanding better funding and working conditions. Teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters and other civil servants were among those taking part, with rallies expected in cities across France. The protests come two
French fishermen blocked access to several ports in southern France on September 17, protesting soaring fuel prices and worsening working conditions. Demonstrations along the Mediterranean coast have entered their third day, adding to a wider wave of protests across the country. Facing pressure from the fishing and other sectors, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu extended
The UN refugee agency, UNHCR, is planning to reduce its 2027 budget by 16% to $7.14 billion and lower its budgeted workforce by around 3,500 posts, according to documents reviewed by Reuters. The cuts come as the agency faces continued financial pressure from declining foreign aid contributions. UNHCR said the scale of the planned workforce […]


