Education Crisis & Protests: France is facing a nationwide wave of high school unrest over overcrowding, teacher shortages and broken facilities, with police reporting 5,000+ arrests (mostly minors), hundreds of schools closed, and injuries on both sides as clashes and vandalism continue. Violence Escalates: A 15-year-old was arrested after a video showed a makeshift flame-thrower attack on a woman’s face in Marseille, while officials also report serious injuries including eye damage. Political Fallout: Authorities warn far-left groups may be hijacking the movement, and the unrest is boosting far-right election momentum. Football & National Mood: Zinedine Zidane’s first home game ended 1-1 vs Italy in the Nations League after Olise scored and Bastoni equalised, with France finishing top of the group. Finance Watch: French bond spreads widened sharply, with markets looking to the ECB as the 10-year yield nears 5%. Industry: Renault says it will invest €10B+ in France over five years to accelerate EVs and affordable cars. DR Congo Ebola: France pledges more support as deaths top 4,000, warning the outbreak could resurge. Migration Crime: A man was found shot dead in a UK-plated van carrying around 10 irregular migrants at a motorway rest stop near Troyes. Atlantic Row: Canada says France has not issued a new snow crab licence off Newfoundland despite Macron’s pledge.