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France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close

Al Jazeera Tuesday 06 October 2026, 11:58 UTC 1 min read
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France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close NewsFeed France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France, where student protests are growing over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms and poor conditions. Authorities have closed hundreds of schools due to the unrest. Published On 6 Oct 2026

France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close NewsFeed France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France, where student protests are growing over teacher shortages, crowded classrooms and poor conditions. Authorities have closed hundreds of schools due to the unrest. Published On 6 Oct 2026
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