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France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit Paris

France: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit Paris
France 24 Tuesday 13 October 2026, 16:03 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Around 480,000 people took part in nationwide student demonstrations across France on Tuesday, according to student and school unions, up from the previous week’s mobilisation. In Paris, the demonstration ended with tear gas and fires, as tensions escalated. Claire Paccalin has the latest.

Around 480,000 people took part in nationwide student demonstrations across France on Tuesday, according to student and school unions, up from the previous week’s mobilisation. In Paris, the demonstration ended with tear gas and fires, as tensions escalated. Claire Paccalin has the latest. Keywords for this article [Image text:] Claire Paccalin,France 24Reporter|Paris Student anger rages,high school blockades continue ACTFIVE'OFFRENCHSTUDENTPROTESTS
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