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Paris to summon Iranian ambassador over supermarket cyberattack

France is calling for the arrest of two Iranian officials and summoning Tehran's ambassador following a cyberattack on supermarket refrigerators. Prosecutors are seeking international warrants for the pair, moving the case into a diplomatic phase.

On the domestic front, Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced he will run for the presidency in 2027. He enters a field where Marine Le Pen currently leads in polling for presidential stature and Jean-Luc Mélenchon trails his rivals. Meanwhile, the trial of police officers for the 2020 assault of a music producer began with the defendants being described as calm and honest, a sharp departure from the violence alleged in the case file.

The government has announced a 1.6% increase to the minimum wage, a figure the CGT union dismissed as crumbs. As the Court of Auditors suggests a freeze on public sector promotions to narrow the deficit, unions have called for a national strike on November 17.

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Teddy Riner Declares 2027 Presidential Candidacy Amid Poll Shifts

Olympic judo champion Teddy Riner has announced his candidacy for the 2027 presidential election, citing concerns over France's debt and family financial struggles. This development comes as a new poll shows Marine Le Pen widening her lead in presidential qualifications, while Jean-Luc Mélenchon's standing has significantly decreased.

Michel Zecler Assault Trial Begins, Police Described as Exemplary

The trial for police officers accused of assaulting music producer Michel Zecler in November 2020 has commenced. On the first day, the officers were portrayed as calm, honest, and respectful, with their defense distancing them from allegations of violence and racism.

Government Announces Minimum Wage Hike, Unions Divided on Sufficiency

The French government has announced a 1.6% increase to the minimum wage (SMIC) effective December 1st. This decision has split inter-union organizations, with some unions like the CFDT acknowledging 'dynamization of negotiations,' while others, like the CGT, dismiss it as 'crumbs' and call for continued social mobilization.

Public Sector Unions Call for November 17 Strike Amid Pay Freeze Suggestion

A coalition of public sector unions has called for a nationwide strike on November 17, urging participation from workers, retirees, and young people. This call comes after the Court of Auditors suggested freezing advancements and promotions within the public sector as a controversial measure to reduce the national deficit.

Student Protests Continue with New Call for Demonstration

Student and high school unions are calling for a new demonstration in Paris today, November 10th, following a failed meeting at Matignon regarding the Parcoursup platform. Meanwhile, tensions are evident in schools, with a student suspended in Tarn for wearing a Palestine solidarity t-shirt, and police in Brest seizing student ID photos from three high schools.

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