French High Schools Shut Amid Unprecedented Protest Violence

Unprecedented protest violence in France leads to 140 high schools shut, with 6,877 detentions by October 9, 2026, surpassing previous…

by Misaki Inoue | October 13, 2026

Court rules on mistaken gambling payout

Court rules on mistaken €100,000 gambling payout, operator seeks recovery of credit made in error.

by Aoi Watanabe | October 12, 2026

Employers limited in accessing employee emails

Employers may access employee emails, but their use is strictly regulated for disciplinary purposes, respecting employee privacy and secrecy of…

by Miho Okamoto | October 11, 2026

Paris court weighs mental health in subway assault case

A Paris court examines mental health defenses in a subway assault case involving a 64-year-old man with long-standing psychotic disorders…

by Aoi Watanabe | October 10, 2026

Mediation Week Kicks Off With Over 100 Events

Over 100 events during the eighth annual Mediation Week starting October 10. Fabrice Vert officially opened the week on October…

by Miho Okamoto | October 9, 2026

Vietnam raises allowances for local officials and civil servants

by Wanda | October 24, 2026

Vietnam raises allowances for local officials and civil servants under Decree 381/2026, adjusting compensation based on salary status and retroactive to July…

State Council to hear challenge over high school gear ban

by Misaki Inoue | October 17, 2026

An orange smoke grenade emits smoke on the asphalt street as police officers patrol a protest. The ground is littered with debris. French high school students face new restrictions during protests following an order by the Hérault prefect. The decree, signed on October 1, bans the transport of protective equipment, including masks, helmets, and knee pads, during unauthorized demonstrations near schools. The move aims to disrupt police crowd-control tactics like…

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France’s October 17 Protests Renew Emergency Law Debate

by Miho Okamoto | October 21, 2026

The état d'urgence law emerged to suppress dissent during Algeria's struggle for independence. On October 17, 2026, violent protests in France reignited scrutiny of the état d'urgence law, a legal tool designed to address civil unrest. Originally enacted on April 3, 1955, during Algeria's war of independence, the law has evolved into a permanent mechanism for managing public order crises. Over seven decades, it has been applied across various social…