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France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide

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What happened

Violent student protests continue to spread across France, with school blockades, clashes with police and officials warning of outside agitators.

Key facts

  • Reported by Fox News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:55:57 UTC.

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  1. France rocked by student riots as hundreds arrested, violence spreads nationwide

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  3. Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France

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