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Clashes, fires and looting break out as protesters rally across France

VIOLENT clashes, fires and looting marred demonstrations across France as hundreds of thousands of people marched against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools

The National (Scotland) · 4h ago

France’s protests rage as buildings burn, shops are looted and young protester loses hand; Vance blames immigration

Protests against rising living costs and public service issues led to violent clashes across France. In Paris, masked groups vandalized shops and clashed with police during demonstrations. Numerous public buildings were attacked in various cities, including Limoges, Marseille, and Lyon. Authorities reported over 1,200 arrests while thousands participated in marches…

The Economic Times · 10h ago

Protesters across France rally over rising living costs, joining students' grievances

Protests have arisen in France regarding increasing living costs and dissatisfaction with educational conditions. High school students, supported by the CGT union, are actively participating in demonstrations. President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm while emphasizing respect for individuals and property. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced the anticipation of numerous…

The Economic Times · Oct 17

French students return to streets despite government bid to ease crisis

High school and university students across France launched a fourth straight day of nationwide action on Thursday, after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised measures to improve conditions in schools but stopped short of announcing immediate changes.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 8

Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests

Police have arrested thousands of young people in France during protests demanding better school funding

The Independent UK · Oct 8

France suspends the use of stun grenades after student protester loses hand

The French ​government said Wednesday it would suspend the use of stun grenades in its attempts to manage the student protests now roiling the country after a 15-year-old boy had his hand blown off during a clash with riot police.

France 24 · Oct 7

France suspends police stun grenades at student protests after teenager loses hand

More than 6,500 people, most of them minors, have been arrested since the movement began and one teenager lost his hand when handling a police grenade.

Euronews · Oct 7

French riot police fire tear gas as more than 2,50,000 join student protests nationwide

Protests in France have seen over a quarter of a million people rally for education funding support. High school students began demonstrations two weeks ago, leading to school blockades and police responses. Authorities have shut down several schools to control the situation and ensure safety. Meanwhile, an online portal has…

The Economic Times · Oct 7

Schools set on fire in France as student riots dramatically escalate

The French education minister wants to work with unions to prevent further riots after thousands of young people have been arrested across France

The Independent UK · Oct 1

French PM warns against student violence as public sector strike kicks off

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has warned against an escalation of the demonstrations in secondary schools, which have broken out ahead of a nationwide strike by public-sector workers. More than 100 pupils were arrested on Monday during violent clashes with police. It comes amid mounting anger over the national budget,…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 29