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First published 2 hours ago (Oct 17, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC) · latest update Oct 17, 2026, 10:50 AM UTC
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France · 1Cross-referenced facts
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A building at the University of Rouen damaged by fire after an “intentional” fire started, according to the Minister of Higher Education.
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Le Monde
France · Independent
lemonde.fr/societe/article/2026/10/17/l-universite-de-rouen-touche-par-…
TF1 Info
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
tf1info.fr/justice-faits-divers/rouen-un-incendie-a-l-universite-de-rou…
franceinfo
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
franceinfo.fr/faits-divers/la-facade-d-un-batiment-de-l-universite-de-roue…
20 Minutes
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
20minutes.fr/faits_divers/4255178-20261017-rouen-piste-criminelle-privile…
Corse Matin
Global · Independent · Not in Prism’s outlet directory; labels are a conservative default.
corsematin.com/article/francemonde/58718028385693/incendie-a-luniversite-de…