Nearly 200 students injured in French schools protests as clashes with police continue – as it happened

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What happened

Hundreds of schools in France remain closed amid planned demonstrations across the country The conservative People’s Party is very pleased with the announcement.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:59:30 UTC.

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  • Official statements or denials from the governments named
  • Whether other major newsrooms confirm the same details
  • Any follow-up decision, vote or deadline tied to the event

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  2. Students continue to protest in France as hundreds of schools close

  3. French school protests continue with larger demonstrations set for Tuesday

  4. France braces for national day of school protests as boy loses hand

  5. Nearly 200 students injured in French schools protests as clashes with police continue – as it happened

  6. Teenager loses hand picking up grenade in France school protests

  7. Teenager's hand blown off during confrontation between France school protesters and police

Sources

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