France to close 500 schools over worsening student protests

MediumEventLa Ciotat, France
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France will close up to 500 secondary schools after student protests turned violent, with classrooms burned and staff injured, prompting precautionary shutdowns ahead of further demonstrations.

Published
4 Oct 2026 · 18:15 UTC
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Source: thesun.ng

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