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French unions say 480,000 people took part in pro-student protests

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French unions say 480,000 people took part in pro-student protests

A masked protester attempts to kick a tear gas canister amid clashes on October 13, 2026 | Photo Credit: Reuters French unions said that around 480,000 people took part in nationwide demonstrations held on Tuesday (October 13, 2026) to back student protests. French authorities have not yet given their own estimate for the demonstrations. The…

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French school protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest

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French school protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest

French students set fire to bins and erected blockades outside schools in several cities, protesting overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages and crumbling facilities. Several school principals were injured, harassed or assaulted during blockades at high schools on Thursday (October 1, 2026), according to reports from regional education authorities, prefectures and union representatives. Police have already detained…

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