https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-police-fire-tear-gas-and-water-cannons-as-school-protests-sweep-the-countryContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-police-fire-tear-gas-and-water-cannons-as-school-protests-sweep-the-countryhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-s-police-fire-tear-gas-and-water-cannons-as-school-protests-sweep-the-country#u114956Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:02:21 +0000Tens of thousands of students, teachers, and parents protested across France, demanding better education and school conditions. Police responded with tear gas and water cannons in Paris and other cities. The protests, which began last week, have grown in size and spread to multiple cities, including Marseille and Lyon. Over 250,000 people participated in the demonstrations nationwide.Why it mattersThe protests are driven by concerns over overcrowding, insufficient staffing, and poor conditions in French schools. Students, teachers, and parents are calling for increased resources and an end to