France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests

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France prepares for a day of protests in support of students who’ve been demanding more investment in education.

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  • Reported by BBC News and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 21:18:10 UTC.

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  1. 'I could feel the petrol dripping': The violent attacks that have marred France school protests

  2. France braces for national day of school protests as boy loses hand

  3. French high school students predict escalation of protests

  4. Nearly 200 students injured in French schools protests as clashes with police continue – as it happened

  5. Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests

  6. 'We are effectively maiming young people' - expert questions France's response to student protests

  7. France braces for national day of school protests after injuries and mass arrests

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