https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/police-fire-teargas-at-french-protesters-on-biggest-day-of-school-demonstrationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/police-fire-teargas-at-french-protesters-on-biggest-day-of-school-demonstrationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/police-fire-teargas-at-french-protesters-on-biggest-day-of-school-demonstrations#u132266Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:15:47 +0000French riot police fired tear gas and baton charges at protesters blockading high schools across major cities, including Paris, Marseille, Lyon, and Rennes. The unrest involved students, teachers, and parents demonstrating over conditions in the lycée system and budget pressures. The mobilization drew 250,000 participants and led to nearly 500 arrests. The protests have caused school closures, hundreds of injuries, and what is described as the heaviest toll in decades, forcing authorities to respond to the mounting complaints.Why it mattersThe demonstrations started as local support for striki