Al Jazeera is providing live updates from Paris as protests against rising living costs and police repression have turned violent, with students leading the movement. Officers have used tear gas in response, indicating the escalation of the unrest.
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Al Jazeera reports from Paris as protests turns violent
In Paris, thousands are protesting teacher shortages, poor school facilities and cuts to public services. The student-led movement has widened into broader anger over living costs and police repression, with officers firing tear gas at demonstrators. Al Jazeera’s Virginia Pietromarchi reports.
Published On 17 Oct 2026
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