Student protests widen into greater social unrest in France

A world news story from the U.S., reported by NPR World.

World News · the U.S. · October 17, 2026

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Hundreds of protests took place in cities across France. Most of them were peaceful but some turned chaotic and violent.

Reported by NPR World, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at NPR World →

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