Attackers douse teacher in petrol as student protests rage across France — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/attackers-douse-teacher-in-petrol-as-student-protests-rage-across-franceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Hundreds of French schools face closure as student protests turn violenthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/attackers-douse-teacher-in-petrol-as-student-protests-rage-across-francehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/attackers-douse-teacher-in-petrol-as-student-protests-rage-across-france#u103183Mon, 05 Oct 2026 16:31:43 +0000Education Minister Edouard Geffray reported Sunday that approximately 500 schools will likely be fully or partially closed on Monday, October 5. The nationwide unrest involves high school students protesting dilapidated buildings and staff shortages. Violence escalated Thursday when attackers doused a headteacher in petrol and torched at least two schools. Hundreds of students have been detained amid clashes with police and the establishment of blockades. The government has convened crisis meetings to address the disruption and the political volatility surrounding unpopular spending cuts.Why i