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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CBS News

What happened

Students in France are leading violent protests over poor conditions in the country's educational institutions.

Holly Williams has the story.

Key facts

  • Reported by CBS News and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 23:57:21 UTC.

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