Paris students gear up for 'Black Tuesday' protests

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What happened

Students at the prestigious Paris high school Henri IV blockaded the building early in the morning ahead of the "Black Tuesday" protests which authorities say could attract up to 40,000 demonstrators in the French capital.

Key facts

  • Students at the prestigious Paris high school Henri IV blockaded the building early in the morning ahead of the "Black Tuesday" protests which authorities say could attract up to 40,000 demonstrators in the French capital.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:45:56 UTC.

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