French education minister says up to 500 schools will remain partially or fully closed on Monday after student protests – Europe live

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At least 5,000 people, mainly teenagers, have been arrested while dozens of people, including students and teachers, have been injured Germany is Ukraine’s largest donor and has sent Kyiv more than €43.3 billion ($48.

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  • At least 5,000 people, mainly teenagers, have been arrested while dozens of people, including students and teachers, have been injured Germany is Ukraine’s largest donor and has sent Kyiv more than €43.3 billion ($48.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:54:30 UTC.

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