France’s teen riots take explosive new turn as government points finger at hard left

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What happened

Riot police clashed with teenagers across France as roughly 400 high schools closed and some 2,000 people were arrested amid escalating student unrest.

Key facts

  • Riot police clashed with teenagers across France as roughly 400 high schools closed and some 2,000 people were arrested amid escalating student unrest.
  • Reported by Fox News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 14:27:11 UTC.

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