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The Wave of Student Protests Roiling France

The Wave of Student Protests Roiling France
NYT World Thursday 08 October 2026, 14:41 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
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Protesters in Nantes, France, clashed with the police on Thursday as part of a wave of demonstrations across the country.

Protesters in Nantes, France, clashed with the police on Thursday as part of a wave of demonstrations across the country. [Image text:] ISATHOHEAAE
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