Protests

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A masked protester throwing an object, amid clashes with French police in Paris on Oct 6.

Hundreds arrested in French school protests, as Macron summons ministers

A masked student kicking a tear gas canister in France on Oct 6, as nationwide protests over decrepit conditions in French high schools descended into sporadic violence.

Cornell hires ex-Justice Dept official Yates to review rape claims response

People attend a Justice for Survivors rally outside of the Day Hall administrative building at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, US, October 5, 2026. REUTERS/Lauren Petracca

Police officer charged in France after teen loses several teeth to tear gas grenade

In videos of the incident shared on social media, a tear gas grenade is fired at the 14-year-old student’s face, knocking him to the ground.

‘Gen Z has risen up’: Tens of thousands demand better education in France

Protesters hold placards as part of a nationwide protest movement over learning conditions in France on Oct 6.

Thousands mass in France for high school protests

While many protests have been peaceful, some demonstrators have lit dustbin fires, destroyed bus shelters or clashed with riot police.

Indian opposition marches in protest seeking resignation of election chief

Police and security personnel assemble near the Election Commission of India office in New Delhi on Oct 6.

Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of ‘Jane Doe’

Demonstrators chant and hold signs during a protest on the Cornell campus in Ithaca, New York, on Oct 5.

Teenager’s hand blown off as French school protests enter third week

Students across France are continuing protests over overcrowded classrooms, teacher shortages, and dilapidated school buildings, which they blame on years of underinvestment.

Hundreds of French schools stay closed ahead of nationwide day of student protests

The protests began in late September at a high school in a Paris suburb over teacher shortages before spreading nationwide.

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