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France student protests are set to intensify as tens of thousands of people prepare to take to the streets of Paris, with the country’s major trade unions joining demonstrations over deteriorating education conditions. Authorities expect between 20,000 and 40,000 demonstrators in the capital on Tuesday, after days of clashes between pupils and riot police. The unrest has spread to schools and universities across the country, with unions warning that officers have used disproportionate force. The movement began with blockades at hundreds of secondary schools. Students have complained of teacher shortages, overcrowded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings unable to cope with…

Wealthy baby boomers are losing faith in their heirs’ commitment to philanthropy as the $124 trillion Great Wealth Transfer gets under way, new research suggests. Fewer than half of wealthy Americans — 47 per cent — believe the next generation is prepared to take on their family’s charitable causes, down from 55 per cent in 2024, according to research released by Bank of America. The proportion of parents who believe their children share their commitment to giving back has also fallen sharply, from 76 per cent to 65 per cent. The findings are based on a survey of more than…

Seth Green’s early acting career has been revisited in a series of then-and-now images, showing the actor before he became familiar to audiences on the big screen. Green began acting at the age of six. His best-known roles include Scott Evil, Kenny Fisher and “Napster”.

Arsenal have been ranked as the Premier League’s strongest squad for depth, with Mikel Arteta’s side judged to have the best alternatives to their established starting XI and the greatest ability to withstand injuries, rotation and a congested schedule. The assessment combines player values, playing-time data, positional cover, rotation, substitute impact, injury records and the demands of each club’s forthcoming fixtures. Arsenal emerged at the top of both the overall Squad Depth Index and the Competitive Depth Index. The findings underline the scale of Arteta’s resources beyond his preferred team. Arsenal’s modelled first XI is valued at £580 million, while…

Australian shares surged after taking their lead from Wall Street, while the dollar climbed to a 23-month high. The gains marked a strong advance for the Australian market, with the rise in shares and the dollar forming the main developments.

A 27-year-old worker who wants to start saving has been urged to consider opening an Isa, after financial experts outlined how to balance emergency cash, pensions and longer-term investments. The saver is already in full-time employment and contributes to a company pension, but has limited spare money. Experts said there was no need to wait until a large sum had built up before making use of an individual savings account. Isas can shelter interest, investment gains and dividends from tax. The main options include cash Isas, stocks and shares Isas, Lifetime Isas, innovative finance Isas and Junior Isas. The rules…

India’s services growth reached a three-month high, although the latest quarter was the sector’s weakest since 2022, a purchasing managers’ index showed. The figures point to a mixed performance for India’s services sector, with the latest monthly improvement coming against a weaker overall quarterly trend.

Liverpool and Manchester United have been alerted to a potential move for Jules Kounde, with Barcelona reportedly willing to listen to substantial offers for the France international. The 27-year-old defender has attracted long-standing interest in the Premier League because he can operate at both centre-back and right-back. Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester City are also understood to be monitoring the situation. Barcelona willing to sell Jules Kounde for the right offer Barcelona are no longer treating Kounde as untouchable after his role was reduced this season. The Catalan club would consider his departure if a sufficiently large bid arrived. Kounde has…

Oakland police have identified a married couple found shot dead outside their home in the city’s hills as Bryan Walker, 64, and Michelle Min, 63, the founders of the Berkeley-based fashion label Bryn Walker. The couple were discovered on Friday, October 2, after a neighbour reported hearing gunshots in the 400 block of Panoramic Way, near the border with Berkeley and close to the University of California campus. Officers found both victims suffering from gunshot wounds and they were pronounced dead at the scene. ([nbcbayarea.com](https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/couple-dead-oakland-hills-home-identified/4153519/?utm_source=openai)) Oakland police said a firearm had been recovered and that detectives were not searching for…

Fitness company 28 by Sam Wood has terminated all arrangements with its founder after he was charged over an alleged domestic violence incident in Queensland. DBG Health, which owns the exercise and nutrition business, announced the decision after saying the 46-year-old personal trainer had initially been placed on indefinite leave. “Yesterday, DBG Health announced Mr Wood had been placed on indefinite leave,” the company said in a statement. “As a result of further considerations, DBG Health has now terminated all arrangements.” The venture will continue under chief executive Mark Watkin, supported by trainers, employees and other health and wellness professionals.…