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More stars back French students ahead of Saturday's strike

Protests over staff shortages and dilapidated schools have run since late September, with a major strike planned for Saturday; the buildings remain unavailable for comment.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 1:32 AM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

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Watch it as it aired: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on this story, from BBN Overnight at 1:32 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Euronews's, the jokes are ours.

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First reported by Euronews: “‘Appalling’: Actor Omar Sy joins public figures criticising French authorities’ response to student protests”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:32 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; aired 3 times.
Topics: French, Ilhan Omar.

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Euronews‘Appalling’: Actor Omar Sy joins public figures criticising French authorities’ response to student protests

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorMore public figures are lining up behind the French students tonight, and the strike planned for this Saturday is still on, with protests now in their third week.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentTheir complaints haven't changed: not enough staff, and schools that are falling apart.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAnd the actor Omar Sy called the response appalling, so the endorsements are rolling in like a parade.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA parade. Great, so the leaking roof now has famous supporters.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSupport is support!
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe classroom still has no teacher in it, but the reviews are excellent.

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