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France suspends stun grenade use at student protests after pupil loses hand
07 October 2026
France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding better conditions in high schools. FRANCE 24's Monte Francis reports.
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French PM vows to address debt despite student protests
07 October 2026
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any cuts in last week's budget proposal, but insisted the government must cut its public deficit to 5%. There are growing concerns about France's spending and debt, with the IMF urging the country to "get your house in order." Lecornu also confirmed the release of 10 million barrels of diesel fuel.
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Africa joins the data center backlash
07 October 2026
In tonight's edition, witnesses say Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia's Tigray region, but Asmara rejects the reports. Also, the African Union launches the Africa Credit Rating Agency, aiming to assess the financial health of African states and companies. And South African civil society is pushing back against the expansion of data centres that require vast amounts of electricity, water and land.
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France schools protests: more than 6,000 arrested since start of demonstrations
07 October 2026
After more than two weeks of high school protests across France, police have arrested a total of 6,100 individuals, the majority of whom are minors who, until now, had no previous criminal record. So, what has happend to these students, and what lies ahead for them? FRANCE 24's Caitlin Brown has more.
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07 October 2026
Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr.
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