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France: Hundreds arrested as student protests escalate

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

Student protests have grown in scale and intensity, with violent clashes in some places leading to hundreds of arrests and dozens of injuries.

Key facts

  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 23:02:00 UTC.

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  1. UK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped

  2. France to unveil 2027 budget as debt hits record high

  3. UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant exchange deal is scrapped

  4. UK-France 'one in, one out' migrant deal scrapped

  5. Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge

  6. France: Hundreds arrested as student protests escalate

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