WorldParis students barricade school with bins and trolleys to protest politicians and police

A student protest that began outside a school in a low-income Paris suburb has spread nationwide, with pupils demanding more education funding and better conditions while opposing riot police. The government reported injuries to at least 215 teenagers, 715 officers and 85 school staff. Ten investigations into possible police brutality are under way.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-10-06 11:28Original