https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-braces-for-national-day-of-school-protests-after-injuries-and-mass-arrestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-braces-for-national-day-of-school-protests-after-injuries-and-mass-arrestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-braces-for-national-day-of-school-protests-after-injuries-and-mass-arrests#u117812Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:50:06 +0000France prepares for a nationwide day of school protests following mass arrests and severe injuries during student demonstrations over poor school conditions. Hundreds of schools remain closed as students, parents, and teachers join the ongoing movement. Total arrests nationwide have topped 6,100. In Paris, tens of thousands are expected to participate in the high school demonstrations. The protests have also drawn attention from neighboring Spain, as ruling parties face pressure to address the concerns of young protesters.Why it mattersThe student demonstrations stem from widespread frustratio