Paris, France, Oct 6, 2026 (AFP) - Hundreds arrested in French school protests as Macron summons ministers

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2026-10-06

Mass protests over decrepit conditions at France's high schools descended into sporadic violence Tuesday, leading to nearly 500 arrests and prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call an emergency meeting. The protests started in late September with students blocking entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15- to 17-year-olds over complaints of dilapidated facilities and teacher shortages. US President Donald Trump weighed in on Tuesday to bl......

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