September 17, 2025 | 06:46 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Here are the highlights: France Braces for Mass Protests Tomorrow, What Are the Demands?; Seven Workers Still Trapped in Freeport Indonesia Mine Landslide; and Police Accused of Wrongfully Arresting Students in Magelang Riot.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. France Braces for Mass Protests Tomorrow, What Are the Demands?
France is preparing for a massive wave of protests and strikes on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with authorities expecting around 800,000 people to join demonstrations nationwide.
According to Al Arabiya, the mobilization will disrupt daily life, including road traffic, trains, and flights, while many schools are expected to close.
Labor unions have called for coordinated strike action to oppose the government’s proposed 2026 budget, which includes strict austerity measures aimed at reducing France’s growing debt.
2. Seven Workers Still Trapped in Freeport Indonesia Mine Landslide
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reported that two of the seven PT Freeport Indonesia workers trapped in an underground mine landslide are foreign nationals. The two are from Chile and South Africa, while the remaining five are Indonesian citizens.
The Director General of Mineral Resources at the ESDM, Tri Winarno, stated that the evacuation is still underway. "The foreign workers' respective embassies have been notified," he said at the parliament building complex on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Tri could not confirm when the evacuation would be completed or the workers' current condition. He added that the team on-site is working to move the debris blocking the mine shaft. "Only God knows the possibility of survival."
3. Police Accused of Wrongfully Arresting Students in Magelang Riot
A school student in Magelang, DRP, claims to have been a victim of mistaken arrest by the police. Authorities apprehended dozens of people after a riot erupted in Magelang on August 29, 2025.
Based on the confession of DRP and his parents, on that day, he did not participate in the protest. "He just went out to make a cash on delivery transaction," said Julian Duwi Prasetia, Director of the Legal Aid Institute of Yogyakarta, who accompanied DRP on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
DRP was arrested by the police when he was about to make a cash transaction for a delivery (Cash On Delivery or COD). "When he was buying gasoline, he was arrested and taken to the Magelang City Police Station," he said.
The police apprehended DRP along with dozens of others, mostly children. "When we counted, there were about 44 people," said Julian. They were later released.
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Timor-Leste Cancels Parliament's $4.2 Million SUV Plan After Public Pressure
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The Timor-Leste Parliament gives in to public pressure and cancels the plan to purchase SUVs for its members after massive protests.
Freeport Indonesia Halts Operations to Focus on Landslide Rescue Efforts
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Seven PT Freeport workers have been trapped underground for over a week following a cave-in incident and have yet to be found.
Indonesia's DPR Calls In Online Motorcycle Taxi Alliance for Hearing Today
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Seven representatives of the online motorcycle taxi drivers' alliance entered the Senayan Parliament Complex in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
Riot Breaks Out in Highland Papua, Injures 8 and Damages Homes
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The riot started from a conflict between students at the Elelim Public High School (SMAN).
France Braces for Mass Protests Tomorrow, What Are the Demands?
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France is bracing for mass protests and strikes on Thursday, September 18, 2025, with up to 800,000 people expected nationwide.
Air Travel on Alert: List of Airport Workers Strikes in Europe for September 2025
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Here is a list of strikes by airport workers in several European countries.
Trump Lands in UK for Second State Visit
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The US president is due to meet both King Charles III and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Demonstrations are planned against Trump's visit.
Indonesian Police Reform Commission Set to Evaluate Curriculum and Recruitment Process
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President Prabowo Subianto will soon establish a National Police Reform Commission to conduct an in-depth study of the police.
Police Accused of Wrongfully Arresting Students in Magelang Riot
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A school student, DRP, claims to have been a victim of mistaken arrest and assault by the police.
