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The front page of Mediapart highlights an investigative report on the environmental impact of nickel extraction for electric car batteries in Indonesia, alongside stories on French domestic issues including a Senate report on extracurricular activities, an investigation into an AI company's worker…
An investigation reveals that some batteries for Stellantis, Renault, and Volkswagen vehicles are made at the cost of destroying primary forests in Indonesia, due to illegal nickel extraction.
Nickel extraction has transformed parts of Indonesia into an industrial platform for electric vehicles, but promised jobs have not materialized, leaving inhabitants with significant environmental damage and no prosperity.
A video report likely discussing student protests or movements related to October 17th, with a theme of channeling anger constructively.
A Senate report on violence in extracurricular activities points out failures in Paris and recommends unprecedented background checks and controls for staff.
Outlier, a platform employing 900,000 people for AI development, is accused by a research report of deploying highly intrusive tracking software on its workers' computers.
Analysis of 'La France Insoumise' party's strategy, detailing their efforts to strengthen their presence and organization for the upcoming presidential election.
An interview with a political scientist who argues that while La France Insoumise is dynamic for its candidate, it struggles to provide lasting engagement for its members outside of election periods.
Teachers at the Paul-Éluard high school in Saint-Denis went on strike and demanded the principal's resignation after police attempted to arrest a student within the school premises.
Parents of high school students involved in a revolt express solidarity, torn between concerns about police repression and pride in their children's actions.
