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More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate

More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate
BBC World Tuesday 29 September 2026, 21:32 UTC 1 min read
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Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.

Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
France (LOCATION)
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