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Thailand: Children Dream of Becoming K-pop Idols in Bangkok
Amid K-pop's global success, specialized academies in Bangkok offer intensive training for children and teens aiming to become idols and join renowned Korean agencies.
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Cinema, music, arts, festivals and global cultural trends.
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France: Students Protest Against Inequalities Between High Schools
The student movement in France continues with hundreds of schools blocked. Students denounce very unequal study conditions, including lack of teachers, overcrowded classes, and dilapidated buildings.
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Mobilization in French High Schools: 400 Institutions Closed
For several days, students and teachers in France have mobilized to protest difficult conditions, leading to the closure of about 400 high schools and a move to remote classes.
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39 French Media Outlets Condemn Marine Le Pen’s Remarks Against Mediapart
Editorial teams from 39 French media, including France 24 and RFI, published a joint statement condemning Marine Le Pen's recent remarks targeting Mediapart, denouncing attempts to intimidate press freedom vital to democracy.
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Valentina Maurel Returns to Costa Rica with “Your Maternal Animal,” a Poetic Film
Valentina Maurel, Franco-Costa Rican filmmaker, presents "Your Maternal Animal," her second feature shot in Costa Rica. This poetic film explores family bonds, love, and living with rare sensitivity.
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High School Blockades: Clashes Between Students and Police in Aubervilliers
For several days, high school students in Aubervilliers have protested for better study conditions, resulting in confrontations with police. They demand more resources, smaller classes, and highlight inequalities between working-class neighborhoods and privileged schools.
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David Djaïz’s “The Method” Revisits the Historic Dog Cull in Istanbul
David Djaïz's historical novel "The Method" is set in early 20th-century Constantinople, depicting the extermination of over 100,000 stray dogs orchestrated by French microbiologist Paul Remlinger.
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Student Mobilization in France: Over 400 High Schools Closed This Friday
On October 2, more than 400 high schools in France are blocked by ongoing student protests demanding increased resources and better school conditions. The government reports urban violence. The Education Minister meets student and parent associations today.
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Lindigo Opens for Rajery and Oumou Sangaré Concert at La Ravine Saint-Leu
Maloya group Lindigo will perform on October 2, 2026, at La Ravine Saint-Leu, La Réunion, opening for Malagasy singer Rajery and Malian singer Oumou Sangaré. The collective celebrates Réunion's rhythmic traditions and honors former slaves through its maloya power.
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NASA Announces Saturn Opposition and Orionids Meteor Shower Peak in October 2026
In October 2026, Saturn will be at opposition on October 4, providing optimal nighttime visibility. The Orionids meteor shower will peak on October 21-22, with a bright Moon possibly hindering observation. Finally, the Moon will pass near the Pleiades cluster on October 27-28, according to NASA.
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Saint-Denis High School Students Protest for Fair Learning Conditions
High school students in Saint-Denis protest against inadequate learning conditions, demanding a school environment that enables effective study, says an anonymous teacher.
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Arson Destroys Nelson Mandela High School Hall in Nantes Amid Student Protest
On October 1, the hall of Nelson Mandela High School in Nantes was destroyed by arson during a student protest. No injuries were reported, but the school cannot currently host students. Some protesting students condemned the acts damaging their movement.