Student Protests in France: Tens of thousands of high schoolers and supporters flooded the streets again on Oct. 6, with blockades shutting about 1,800 schools and clashes flaring in cities including Paris, Strasbourg, Lyon, and Rennes. Organizers put participation at hundreds of thousands, while police reported thousands of arrests and injuries, including a baby hit by a firework and a teen who lost a hand after a police grenade incident. Police Crackdown: Authorities used tear gas, water cannon, and stun grenades to push back barricades, while officials warned the unrest had shifted into “urban violence.” Local Spotlight—Saint-Denis: Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, was tear-gassed after shielding protesters from riot police, underscoring how the protests are rooted in working-class school conditions. Education Demands: Students cite teacher shortages, overcrowding, crumbling buildings, and unequal resources, with unions and teachers’ groups joining calls for more funding and dialogue instead of closures. Israel/Immigration Angle: During a cabinet meeting, Israel’s Aliyah and Integration Minister Ofir Sofer urged preparation for a potential wave of French Jewish immigration amid the unrest. Sports Note: In Nations League action, Zinedine Zidane’s France beat Belgium 4-1, with Michael Olise starring in the late turnaround.