France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violence

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What happened

Students in France were largely back in the classroom Friday following days of protests demanding better education and school conditions, as the UN voiced "concern" over the sometimes violent clashes.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:37:42 UTC.

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  1. France students plan more protests, UN 'concerned' over violence

  2. French students vow to keep up protests as UN voices 'concern' over violence

  3. Japan protests Russia’s extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and eight other court staff

  4. Thousands flood Brussels streets as anti-austerity protests erupt into clashes with police

  5. France Protests, Israel's 'politically charged' remembrance, Ethopia, Ukraine

  6. Schools crisis in France: Investment fails to inspire confidence

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