Global Highlights of the Week in 20 Images

In Paris, demonstrators protested against the perceived inadequacies of the education system, gathering at the Monument à la République and blocking schools across France. This marks the tenth consecutive day of protests, resulting in hundreds of injuries. Meanwhile, in Nantes, high school and university students clashed with police during nationwide protests advocating for better educational conditions, with the government promising adjustments to the 2027 budget to address some of these demands.

In Kyiv, rescuers responded to a Russian drone strike on a residential building, highlighting the ongoing threats from aerial assaults. There were also reports of significant disruptions due to infrastructural damage. Concurrently, Indonesia faced environmental challenges, with residents struggling against wildfires that have led to severe air quality issues attributed to alleged governmental negligence.