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Schoolchildren in England will have to leave their mobile phones at home in future. The Conservative government has announced a blanket ban on mobile phones in schools in a bid to prevent distractions, disruptions and bullying. The response in the press is divided.

Bedbugs have been a nuisance in a number of French cities for decades. Now the topic is taking on political dimensions. Members of the country's National Assembly argued over what measures should be taken to counter the problem on Tuesday - a test tube full of bugs was brought into the parliament as a visual aid - with some demanding drastic measures. The government will hold an emergency meeting on Friday. Commentators warn against making a mountain out of a molehill.

The EU's foreign ministers convened in Kyiv on Monday after travelling there together by night train - for the first time outside EU borders. Foreign Affairs Commissioner Josep Borrell spoke of a "historic meeting" that demonstrated solidarity and support for Ukraine. Commentators discuss what it will actually mean for Ukraine and the cohesion of the West.

After the ousting of Kevin McCarthy as House speaker, the US House of Representatives is now deadlocked. The government's budget cannot be passed until the post is filled. McCarthy has said he will not run again, instead former president Donald Trump's name is being put forward as his successor. Commentators express concern.