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A new ‘Les Mis’: This week in French filmCulture

On this week’s Arts24, film critic Manon Kerjean surveys recent French cinema releases, beginning with a new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s “Les Misérables.” Vincent Lindon plays Jean Valjean opposite Tahar Rahim as Inspector Javert in the three-hour epic, which gives the classic story thriller-like tension.

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From May 1968 to 2026: France’s long tradition of student protestsSociety

Students, parents and trade unions demonstrated across France on Tuesday over what they say is insufficient investment in high schools. Major student and youth protests, from May 1968 to the 2006 CPE crisis, have pressured leaders and reshaped national politics.

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Raymond James analyst sees Nvidia shares reaching $515Economy

Simon Leopold, a Raymond James equity analyst, expects Nvidia shares to climb to $515. The stock is trading near a record high, while SpaceX is reportedly discussing a $40 billion fundraise to buy Nvidia chips. Leopold discussed the outlook on Bloomberg Surveillance.

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Russia-backed Mali junta retakes strategic town after separatists withdrawWorld6:18

Mali’s army says it has entered the northern strategic city of Kidal, which Tuareg separatists seized about five months ago. The separatists announced their withdrawal earlier Tuesday as the military advanced, in a symbolic boost for the junta and its Russian backers.

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Why American artist Mary Cassatt’s legacy still resonates in FranceCulture

Art historian and author Lauren Jimerson discusses “The Choice of Independence,” an exhibition on Mary Cassatt now showing at the Musée d’Orsay in Paris. She explains Cassatt’s importance to the Impressionist movement and why the exhibition matters.

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South Korea launches Nuri rocket on fifth mission with 15 satellitesScience

South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket made its fifth trip into space, lifting off from the Naro Space Center south of Seoul at 12:25 p.m. local time. It carried a record 15 satellites for a single Nuri mission, including five NEONSAT Earth-observation microsatellites designed to operate together.

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Canada to announce its position on assisted dying for people with mental illnessPolitics

Justice Minister Sean Fraser and Health Minister Marjorie Michel will outline the next steps for Canada’s medical assistance in dying laws. The Liberal government is expected to state whether it believes the country is ready to allow people with mental illness to access assisted dying. The announcement precedes a House of Commons vote on a private member’s bill to block an expansion.

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Zelenskyy calls deadly Russian missile attack a birthday ‘gift’ to PutinWorld

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said a Russian overnight missile barrage that killed 14 people, including four children, was a birthday “gift” to Putin. He said the attack underscored the urgent need for more air defences as Kyiv residents sheltered in subway stations overnight.

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McKinsey’s Kutcher says AI is creating jobs and opportunityEconomy

Eric Kutcher, McKinsey & Co.’s North America chair, is bullish on the US economy and predicts there will be more jobs in 2035 than today. He says AI is creating jobs, with strong demand for software developers who help AI write code.

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China’s funeral practices evolve from traditional burials to cremationSociety

China issued new funeral rules this year, emphasizing affordable and environmentally friendly services. The measures form part of a decades-long effort to promote cremation, raising questions about how modernization is viewed where burial is deeply rooted in local traditions.

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Flu season started early this year: What to knowHealth

The CDC has noticed an increase in emergency room visits linked to the flu, as the season began earlier this year. Dr. Céline Gounder joins the program to discuss this year's strain and what people should know.

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US mortgage rates reach their highest level since 2023Economy

The contract rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage rose 19 basis points to 7.49% in the week ending Oct. 2, the highest since November 2023. The increase could create a challenge for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.

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French parents join school protests to support and protect their childrenSociety2:02

Protests over anger at France’s school system swept the country on Tuesday. Police used tear gas and water cannons after some people on the marches’ fringes turned violent. Parents marched with their children to support their cause and, in some cases, help keep them safe amid fears of further clashes after several teenagers were injured.

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