"Paris Bedbug Scourge Raises Global Concerns"

France has closed seven schools due to bedbug infestations, with concerns growing over the rising number of reported cases. The government has held meetings to address the issue, as bedbugs have been found in various institutions across the country. The education minister stated that an immediate response is needed, and a list of approved companies for pest control has been prepared. Bedbug problems have also been reported in other public spaces, such as a municipal library in Amiens.