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Student Protests and School Closures Grip France Amid Police Clashes
Student protests have spread across France, leading to the closure of approximately 400 schools. The demonstrations, initially focused on issues like overloaded timetables, staffing problems, and poor facilities, have escalated into clashes between students and police, involving blockades and tear gas. Some protests have turned violent, with reports of fires. The unrest has been ongoing for at least 18 days, with thousands arrested nationwide. The situation has added to the challenges faced by the French government.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (2): Al Jazeera English, The New York Times
- Centre (7): Channel News Asia, Deutsche Welle, France 24, Irish Independent, Sky News, The Economist, The Wall Street Journal
- Right (1): Republic World