French High School Protests Turn Violent, Hundreds of Schools Close

French High School Protests Turn Violent, Hundreds of Schools Close

French high school students are protesting poor school conditions, teacher shortages, and overcrowded classrooms, with the movement spreading nationwide and turning violent. Hundreds of schools have been closed, nearly 2,000 people detained, and Prime Minister Lecornu has called a crisis cabinet meeting.

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