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“Riot police clashed with high school students across France on Friday and unions called for teachers to strike as President Emmanuel Macron's government battled to contain increasingly violent protests over classroom conditions and funding.”

“Log in This week France has been rocked by nationwide student protests that turned violent, with thousands arrested, more than 100 schools damaged and dozens of teachers injured.”

“Log in About 400 schools in France are expected to remain closed on Friday after student protests escalated into violence with some building torched.”

“While there was no immediate information on who was involved, it is not uncommon in France for street protests to attract so-called "casseurs", a fringe of rioters who seek to confront police and destroy property.”

“Half of France’s 3,700 high schools were shut or partially closed as a result of the protests, which started as an appeal for better conditions but have grown over the last fortnight and become increasingly dangerous.”

“Log in Student protests have gripped France as thousands have rallied in increasingly violent demonstrations, which are expected to hit a peak today.”

“Log in A one-year-old infant has been hospitalised after being hit by a firework while in a pram during nationwide student protests that have rocked France.”