France school unrest: High school blockades over overcrowded classes, teacher shortages and long days spread nationwide, with police using tear gas and reporting dozens of injuries and hundreds of arrests, including minors, as clashes and arson incidents hit places like Saint-Denis, Lille and Lyon. Local politics in Saint-Denis: Mayor Bally Bagayoko denied a viral claim that he set a trash can on fire, pointing to a longer video showing him moving it away, while still backing students amid wider anger over the protests. Broader pressure on Macron: The student turmoil overlaps with public-sector strikes and comes as France prepares to unveil the 2027 budget, raising tensions ahead of next year’s presidential election. Pope Leo XIV and AI: Pope Leo XIV told journalists he’s not “in panic mode” about AI, but urged serious attention to risks, during his France visit that also included major youth and mass events. Tech leadership: Canal+ CTO Stéphane Baumier was appointed Chairman of Irdeto’s supervisory board, as the cybersecurity firm expands its role in content protection. Reunion angle: A new natural-ventilation airport terminal on Réunion is drawing attention for avoiding air conditioning.