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France will launch the first training courses for Ukrainian pilots on Rafale fighter jets in November. This was announced by Minister Catherine Vautrin.
World Post Day is observed on October 9, established following the creation of the General Postal Union in 1874. In Ukraine, during the war, the postal service provides logistics, humanitarian deliveries, and communication with millions of people.
U. S. representatives will discuss new proposals regarding the war with Ukraine and Europe in Miami. Later, they may meet with Putin in Moscow.
Clashes broke out at a rally in support of high school students in Paris; police used water cannons and tear gas. A total of 504 people were detained, and 48 law enforcement officers were injured.
Representatives of the US, Ukraine and European partners will meet in Miami on October 9. They will discuss security guarantees, reconstruction and the war.
In Bordeaux, masked perpetrators set fire to rubbish bins near a police station. The fire spread to the building, and three police officers escaped through an emergency exit.
Andy Burnham said he would deepen cooperation with the EU during a visit to Berlin. A summit between the parties is expected at the end of 2026.
Trump’s representatives will discuss with Ukraine a unified proposal to end the war. E3, EU and NATO advisers will join the meeting.
French high school students have been protesting for the third week over a shortage of teachers and the condition of schools. The government has promised funded measures by the end of October.
Roland Lescure invited the United Kingdom to return to the EU following Andy Burnham’s remarks about the possibility of a second referendum on Brexit. He also linked a return to participation in the Made In Europe programme.
Marine Le Pen said that Ukraine's accession to the EU would intensify competition and affect France's agricultural sector. Kyiv opposes permanent restrictions.
Students in Liège are protesting rising tuition costs and problems in education. The arrests are related to property damage and arson.
Ukraine dropped three places and 8. 08 points after the Nations League matches. The Russian national team remained 35th despite being suspended from FIFA and UEFA.
Henri Kagan and Kensō Soai were recognized for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric synthesis. Their work explains the emergence of homochirality.
Student protests have swept across France: 215 teenagers, 85 school employees, and more than 700 police officers were injured. The government promises to consider the students’ demands.
Due to the drought, more than 83,000 people in France are receiving water by tanker truck or in bottles. Restrictions are in place in almost all departments.
In France, 86,000 people protested against the shortage of teachers, long school days, and the decline of schools. 1,800 lyceums were blocked.
The 78th Book Fair will take place in Frankfurt from October 7 to 11. Ukraine will present a national stand featuring 44 publishers.
Macron attended the first launch of the M51. 3 missile from a nuclear-powered submarine off Finistère. The missile was tested without a nuclear warhead.
Up to 40,000 demonstrators are expected in Paris on October 6 over problems in education. Since the protests began, 215 students and 715 police officers have been injured.
Pau Cubarsí has become the leading favorite for the 2026 Golden Boy award, while Lamine Yamal is not in contention for the win because of a previous award. The winner will be announced in November.
Zelenskyy reported on preparations for Ukrainian pilots to train on Rafale aircraft in France. Kyiv and Paris are preparing a new defense package.
The euro fell to $1. 1161 amid France’s financial problems and fears of the crisis spreading. The dollar strengthened despite weak U.S. employment data.
The diplomatic missions of Italy, Spain, Sweden, Germany and other countries said they would remain in Kyiv. Russia threatened new strikes.
October 5 is observed as World Teachers’ Day, World Habitat Day, and World Architecture Day. Portugal celebrates Republic Day, while Vanuatu celebrates Constitution Day.
Up to 500 schools in France will be closed on Monday due to student protests. Students and education unions are preparing a new action for Tuesday.
A Russian drone struck the National Academy of Sciences; two people were killed and seven injured. Zelenskyy and Merz inspected the site of the attack.
Engineer Carter Church used GPT-6 Astra to decipher Napoleon’s 1809 letter. The message contained information about the troops and an order\r\nfor Marmont to prepare an offensive.
Protests over a shortage of teachers and poor learning conditions have spread across France. School blockades have escalated into clashes with police.
Riyadh is preparing a new offensive against the Houthis and is requesting military support from France, the United Kingdom and Germany. Saudi Arabia is also offering to protect Bab el-Mandeb.