6 October 2026
Trump: What's happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn't about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country
Brutal crackdown in Lyon, where the demonstration remains massive and determined.
Historic mobilization in Nantes
In Marseille, police block protesters at Place Castellane
Demonstration of October 6th concludes in Rennes. Strong mobilization of students and young people, with over 10,000 people gathered in a festive atmosphere. Few damages, limited to some graffiti and broken shop windows.8 hour ago
Demonstration of October 6th concludes in Rennes. Strong mobilization of students and young people, with over 10,000 people gathered in a festive atmosphere. Few damages, limited to some graffiti and broken shop windows.
"Students at prestigious Henri-IV high school in Paris block their school in support of student mobilization. Those interviewed want their privileges to become the norm in the French education system.
Thousands of protesters in Perpignan in support of high school students
High School Anger: "As parents, we must take a stand," believes this mother of a student participating in the mobilization in Lille
9 hour ago
Macron: Aboard the multi-mission frigate Auvergne, I witnessed the first firing of the new M51.3 ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Le Vigilant. Very few nations possess such expertise. Congratulations to all the players in this exceptional achievement: DGA, CEA, Ariane Group, Naval Group, and the French Navy
Protesters briefly scuffle with riot police in Strasbourg during a nationwide day of high-school blockades and trade union-led demonstrations across France
An investigation has been opened in Metz into allegations of sexual assault by a police officer during the arrest of a minor, under 15 years old, during the student protests (prosecutor's office).
Lycées, Act III: First protests launched in several cities this morning - Student union claims 1,800 schools blocked, disrupted or closed: on the situation - school protests, blockade, anger, strike.
Demonstration in Lyon: Thousands of people mobilized in the streets of Lyon. The procession, starting from Place Bellecour and heading towards Place Guichard, is marked by initial clashes.
Teenage protest: at least 5,000 people mobilized in Lyon
Projectiles are once again thrown at the law enforcement forces, who retaliate with tear gas. Crowd movements are sowing panic. Lyon
11 hour ago
A procession is gathered in Rennes on this day of demonstration, October 6th. A large crowd has already gathered on the boulevards. 20Minutes
"I do not have to apologize" to the high school students injured by the police, believes Minister of the Interior of France Laurent Nuñez
Parents of students from Hélène-Boucher high school, in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, formed a human chain facing the riot police to prevent any overflows, during the major mobilization day
National police and customs cooperation: Over 57 kg of cannabis seized near Rennes (35). In late August, surveillance of a package shipment from California containing nearly 20 kg of cannabis led to the first arrest.13 hour ago
National police and customs cooperation: Over 57 kg of cannabis seized near Rennes (35). In late August, surveillance of a package shipment from California containing nearly 20 kg of cannabis led to the first arrest.
French high school students clash with police near Paris as a nationwide protest movement forces hundreds of schools to suspend classes. Footage from Sartrouville shows protesters confronting officers in protective gear as demonstrations over overcrowded classrooms
School blockade: A woman lost her eye after being hit by a stone in Aix-en-Provence on Thursday - A 17-year-old has been arrested and placed in custody
Germany and France are pushing for new EU powers to exclude Chinese companies from the European single market on an expedited basis as part of a proposed "kill switch" for trade with China, according to Handelsblatt
Five people have been charged in France over suspected funding transfers through humanitarian groups to a third party allegedly collecting money for Hamas, France's National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office (PNAT) says
School blockades, burning barricades & hundreds injured. In France, violent high school protests are spreading and nearly 2,000 people have been detained. Over 400 high schools are closed across France, 65 school staff and 170 students injured
Student protests in France result in 625 arrests, 83 injured police officers, and 32 injured school workers. The strike affects 356 high schools due to a shortage of teachers and overcrowded classrooms
High school students torch at least two schools as high school protests rage across France Interior minister ⁠Laurent Nunez said that, in some places, troublemakers were moving from school to school to incite violence
The European Union's energy taskforce will convene on Friday morning to discuss the issue of potential diesel stock releases, two EU diplomats told Reuters. The meeting of the taskforce, which typically involves the 27 EU member countries, follows a call between the EU Commission, Germany, France, Italy, Ireland and Britain on Thursday on the possible need to release diesel stocks
US tells France and Germany to release diesel stocks or face US export ban, sources say
French President Emmanuel Macron condemns anti-Semitic remarks attributed to Jordan Bardella as "serious and unacceptable."
Footage shows high school students filming burning rubbish bins outside Gustave Eiffel High School in Bordeaux during a protest over a lack of resources and deteriorating learning conditions