Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France

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What happened

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across France amid a wave of protests by high-school pupils.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:22:22 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Tear gas in Paris and Marseille as school protests grow across France

  2. France's police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the country

  3. France erupts overs schools: Why the violence surrounding surprise movement?

  4. Calls to block social media platforms for minors in France amid school protests

  5. French policeman charged after firing tear gas grenade at high school student

  6. Watch: Riot police clash with school protesters and use tear gas in France

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