https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-france-s-high-school-student-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-france-s-high-school-student-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/what-to-know-about-france-s-high-school-student-protests#u130445Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:56:54 +0000High school students across France are conducting nationwide protests over crumbling classrooms and missing teachers. While authorities state the vast majority of demonstrators are peaceful, the unrest has escalated into violent riots in major cities, involving looted businesses and buildings set on fire. Over 6,800 people have been detained, and hundreds are injured. The movement has gained international attention with support from Greta Thunberg and is currently influencing the presidential election campaign and government stability.Why it mattersThe current unrest draws parallels to the stu