'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation

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What happened

Students taking to the streets in France have become a focal point in the country's increasingly polarised politics.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 23:24:33 UTC.

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  1. Thousands flood Brussels streets as anti-austerity protests erupt into clashes with police

  2. Trump hits International Criminal Court with sanctions after Nobel goes to former judge

  3. Africa Cup of Nations may stay as a biennial event, says CAF chief Motsepe

  4. Brazilian police kill suspect who held 13 children at knifepoint in school

  5. 'Everyone hates the police' – what France's school protests reveal about a divided nation

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