France explodes again as students riot over education

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What happened

Video from France Tuesday shows protesters clashing with police and dodging tear gas as tens of thousands demand sweeping education reform nationwide.

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  • Reported by Fox News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:04:23 UTC.

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  1. Students, teachers march in France on biggest day of school protests

  2. Nearly 2,000 schools closed in France as students, parents protest

  3. France explodes again as students riot over education

  4. Tens of thousands demand better education in demonstrations across France

  5. France’s conundrum: How to cut spending amid protests

  6. Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent

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