Nearly 900 schools across France have been shut down amid escalating and violent student protests. These demonstrations, described as unprecedented, are sweeping the nation, causing significant disruption.
More than 250,000 individuals have rallied nationwide, protesting school funding. French riot police have deployed tear gas in response to the unrest, which has seen thousands arrested, primarily teenagers.
The ongoing student protests have turned violent, causing what some sources describe as the 'heaviest toll in decades.' This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
