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Protests in France have entered a third week, with tens of thousands of students and union members marching in cities nationwide. At least 6,100 people have been arrested and hundreds of schools disrupted as tensions between demonstrators and police escalate, with serious injuries reported on both sides.
As DRC students return to school on September 2, the country grapples with its worst Ebola outbreak, particularly in Ituri province. Parents and teachers express fears, while the government implements home-based learning in high-risk areas.
A shooting at a high school in Zamboanga City, southern Philippines, killed two students, including the suspected gunman. Authorities are investigating the incident, which occurred inside a classroom.
Iran has vowed to pursue a US airstrike on a school in Minab that killed several people, calling it a blatant violation of international law. The incident has heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington and could complicate stalled nuclear talks.
A teacher was killed and four others injured in a shooting at a school in Thailand, with the suspect, a student, later taking his own life, according to authorities. The incident occurred at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Bang Kruai district, on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok.
The UK is experiencing its hottest June days since 1976, with temperatures reaching 36.1°C. The extreme heatwave has forced over 1,000 schools to close and disrupted public transport, raising concerns about national preparedness for heat events that scientists warn may become more frequent.
A fire at an elementary school in Tokyo on Friday injured at least 10 people, including 8 students and 2 teachers. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze, and all victims are reported in non-critical condition.
A fire at a girls' school dormitory in central Kenya killed 16 students and injured 79 others early Tuesday. The blaze broke out at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil town, and the cause remains under investigation as rescue efforts continue.
A devastating fire tore through a dormitory at Utumishi Girls School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Kenya, early Thursday, killing at least 15 students and injuring dozens more. The cause of the blaze is not yet known, and authorities are searching for missing students. This is the latest in a series of deadly school fires in Kenya, prompting renewed concern over fire safety standards.
