https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fires-lit-on-streets-across-france-after-student-protests-force-hundreds-of-schools-to-closeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fires-lit-on-streets-across-france-after-student-protests-force-hundreds-of-schools-to-closehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fires-lit-on-streets-across-france-after-student-protests-force-hundreds-of-schools-to-close#u99882Sun, 04 Oct 2026 19:42:19 +0000Student protests across France have escalated into urban violence, resulting in the closure of 400 schools as of Friday. Protesters have set fire to high schools and used fireworks and blockades to disrupt order, leading to clashes with riot police. The unrest has left 40 headteachers injured. Students involved in the demonstrations state they want to be listened to, while the French government views the crisis as a significant threat to stability.Why it mattersThe unrest reflects a growing classroom revolt centered on education grievances. This escalation transforms student demonstrations int