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Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris

Al Jazeera Thursday 08 October 2026, 21:17 UTC 1 min read
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Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris NewsFeed Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding, teachers, and better conditions in schools. The movement has entered its third week, with police tactics under scrutiny after several teenagers were seriously injured. Published On 8 Oct 2026

Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris NewsFeed Police use tear gas and water cannons on student protestors in Paris Police fired tear gas and water cannons as demonstrators gathered in Paris to demand more funding, teachers, and better conditions in schools. The movement has entered its third week, with police tactics under scrutiny after several teenagers were seriously injured. Published On 8 Oct 2026
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