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Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France

Riot police clash with students as education protests rage in France
BBC News Friday 02 October 2026, 16:26 UTC 1 min read
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More than 550 schools have been disrupted as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.

More than 550 schools have been disrupted as protests over standards and lack of teachers continue.
France (LOCATION)
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