French Education Protests Spread Nationwide as Riot Police Clash With Demonstrators
Tens of thousands of students and activists have taken to the streets across France, escalating pressure on the government over education policy. Police fired tear gas at demonstrators blockading high schools, with clashes erupting in cities including Strasbourg, Lyon and Rennes. The protests, which began two weeks ago in Paris suburbs, have led to 6,100 arrests and injuries to at least 215 teenagers and 715 police officers.