Hundreds of French schools to stay closed after violent student protests

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What happened

Around 400 French schools are expected to stay closed on Friday to try to quell a series of violent student protests around the country.

Key facts

  • Around 400 French schools are expected to stay closed on Friday to try to quell a series of violent student protests around the country.
  • Reported by Sky News and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:04:00 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Hundreds of French schools to stay closed after violent student protests

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

  3. Students lead violent protests in France over underfunding, overcrowding in schools

  4. Schools ablaze as student protests spread across France

  5. India’s Cockroach Party headlines day of anti-establishment protests

  6. 10 injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia

  7. G7 to release millions of barrels of oil and diesel after Trump threat

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