French riot police fire tear gas as more than 2,50,000 rally nationwide for school funding

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What happened

The protests increased pressure on the administration of outgoing President Emmanuel Macron.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 00:00:27 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  7. French mayor tear-gassed after shielding protesters from police

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