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- Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu released 10 million barrels from the diesel reserve to cut pump prices.
- High-school and college students blocked schools in Paris and other cities demanding €10 billion in funding.
- Union Etudiante leader Sabrine Kharbach said protests will continue without the €10 bn on the table.
- Lecornu announced a €43 billion public-spending cut to appease bond markets.
- A revived yellow-vest movement scheduled demonstrations for Saturday, 17 October amid election tensions.