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Author: bbc.co.ukPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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The BBC News homepage reports on a large demonstration in Paris against falling education standards and the cost of living. Police used tear gas and water cannons, while more than 160 people were arrested during a major day of protests in France and Lyon’s tourism office was set on fire. Other headlines include a warning about Russian hybrid attacks, a light aircraft crash near Loch Lomond and a Chelsea football update.

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