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02 Oct 2026
26m

France rocked by student protests

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Global News Podcast

Violent student protests across France have resulted in nearly 2,000 arrests as pupils demand improved education funding and infrastructure. In the United States, the family of Renee Good is suing the Trump administration over her fatal shooting by an immigration agent, while the botched execution of death row inmate Christa Pike has prompted a temporary halt to capital punishment in Tennessee. Medical researchers in the UK are launching a clinical trial for a lung cancer vaccine targeting high-risk individuals, marking a significant step in cancer prevention. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia is prepared to use its full arsenal if at war with Europe, signaling continued geopolitical tension. Finally, uncertainty surrounds Cristiano Ronaldo’s international football career following his sudden departure from the Portuguese national team’s training camp.

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