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The front page of Le Monde highlights a significant decline in student performance in France and OECD countries, according to PISA 2025 results. Other top stories include Venezuela's oil ambitions clashing with Washington's goals and French AI startup Mistral AI securing a substantial funding…
Student scores in reading comprehension and mathematics in France have reached their lowest point since 2000, mirroring a global trend across comparable OECD countries. Factors cited include attitudes towards learning, the role of digital technology, lasting effects of the Covid-19 crisis, and…
The specifics of the oil agreement between Washington and Caracas remain unclear, with the US's control over Venezuelan reserves unlikely to immediately offset barrels lost in the Middle East.
The French AI startup, accused by some experts of falling behind American and Chinese rivals, assures it has not abandoned the pursuit of cutting-edge models and is launching its largest funding round with Samsung joining its capital.
Russian forces have resumed their attacks on Kyiv and its surrounding region, resulting in casualties after a brief period of calm.
An interview discussing the importance of rigorous evaluation for any proposed changes to the French school system, in light of declining student performance.
A tribune highlighting that a significant number of children from working-class backgrounds are lost to the educational system as they progress to higher levels of academic achievement.
