Paris

The protests began in September in the deprived suburbs of Paris, before spreading nationwide, presenting a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron's cash-strapped government.

Students, teachers and parents marched across France as hundreds of schools were blockaded in protests over understaffing, aging buildings and school conditions.

"As the delegation passed through, women were asked to leave their workstations so that men could take their places," Diane Davoine, a union representative, told Reuters.

An Israeli woman in her 80s was attacked at a Paris hotel, with the Foreign Ministry saying its officials are maintaining contact with her and her family as the case is handled.

The French ministry said last month that two French embassy staff had been detained and physically intimidated by Iranian security services in Tehran.

Censorship, threats, and tightening restrictions made it impossible for journalist Tahmina Usmani to continue working freely or safely in Afghanistan.

Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.

"It was with shock and anger that I learned this morning that the Jewish community of Levallois had been struck at what is most sacred and precious to it," said Levallois Mayor Agnès Pottier-Dumas.

The incident took place near Place de Clichy, police stated, adding that the three victims were taken to the hospital.

France’s anti-terror prosecutor said the suspects were arrested after a suspicious vehicle was found near a Sarcelles synagogue, prompting an evacuation.