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'Fighting for our future': France high school students vow no let-up

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

Over 70,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday demanding better education and less police brutality, as students protested nationwide despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for more than a week.

Key facts

  • Over 70,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Thursday demanding better education and less police brutality, as students protested nationwide despite government attempts to ease a crisis that has rocked the country for more than a week.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:17:01 UTC.

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  1. French students continue protests, saying ministers’ pledges not enough

  2. Police fire tear gas at a barricaded Paris school as protests show no sign of ending

  3. 'Fighting for our future': France high school students vow no let-up

  4. 15-year-old arrested after attack at Polish school that left 1 dead, 2 wounded

  5. Teen wearing helmet camera kills worker at Polish school amid fears of copycat attacks

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