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Ethiopia‑Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties Amid Rising Northern Conflict
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Ethiopia‑Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties Amid Rising Northern Conflict

Students across France have taken to the streets, marching, blocking entrances and setting fire to debris at high schools to demand better funding and conditions. The protests erupted in Nantes, Rouen, Marseille and spread to more than 1,000 lycées and dozens of universities. Authorities report 1,949 arrests and 305 police injuries; Prime Minister Lecornu has convened a crisis meeting while the government labels the unrest as urban violence. Central to the outcry are allegations of teacher shortages, dilapidated facilities and inadequate resources, prompting a nationwide debate about the future of French education. Meanwhile, politicians from the left and right urge calm, blaming either political factions or calling for tougher security laws.

Students across France have taken to the streets, marching, blocking entrances and setting fire to debris at high schools to demand better funding and conditions. The protests erupted in Nantes, Rouen, Marseille and spread to more than 1,000 lycées and dozens of universities. Authorities report 1,949 arrests and 305 police injuries; Prime Minister Lecornu has convened a crisis meeting while the government labels the unrest as urban violence. Central to the outcry are allegations of teacher shortages, dilapidated facilities and inadequate resources, prompting a nationwide debate about the future of French education. Meanwhile, politicians from the left and right urge calm, blaming either political factions or calling for tougher security laws.

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South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung has warned that Ukraine will face unspecified "further action" unless it apologises for revealing that two North Korean prisoners of war had been sent to the South. The disclosure was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the UN General Assembly, sparking anger in Seoul. Kyiv claims the move was a diplomatic misunderstanding, while Seoul insists the transfer was meant to remain confidential to protect the soldiers' families. Lee has accused Kyiv of trying to provoke war on the Korean Peninsula and dismissed the situation as a threat to national dignity. The incident highlights the delicate balance South Korea maintains in supporting Ukraine while avoiding direct military involvement.

South Korean President Lee Jae‑Myung has warned that Ukraine will face unspecified "further action" unless it apologises for revealing that two North Korean prisoners of war had been sent to the South. The disclosure was made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the UN General Assembly, sparking anger in Seoul. Kyiv claims the move was a diplomatic misunderstanding, while Seoul insists the transfer was meant to remain confidential to protect the soldiers' families. Lee has accused Kyiv of trying to provoke war on the Korean Peninsula and dismissed the situation as a threat to national dignity. The incident highlights the delicate balance South Korea maintains in supporting Ukraine while avoiding direct military involvement.

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Christa Pike, a death‑row inmate in Tennessee, survived an attempted execution by lethal injection and is now in critical condition. Two doses of pentobarbital failed to stop her heart, leaving her alive and audible. Governor Bill Lee has halted further executions for the year and ordered a third‑party review. Legal experts note that the state can attempt a second execution, but the incident has reignited debate over the safety and ethics of lethal injections. The case also highlights the broader pattern of botched executions in the U.S. over recent years.

Christa Pike, a death‑row inmate in Tennessee, survived an attempted execution by lethal injection and is now in critical condition. Two doses of pentobarbital failed to stop her heart, leaving her alive and audible. Governor Bill Lee has halted further executions for the year and ordered a third‑party review. Legal experts note that the state can attempt a second execution, but the incident has reignited debate over the safety and ethics of lethal injections. The case also highlights the broader pattern of botched executions in the U.S. over recent years.

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