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“Students and workers demand better schools, higher wages The protests began last month over staff shortages at a high school southeast of Paris but have since expanded into a broader movement over living standards.”

“Student protests widen amid cost-of-living anger The protests began last month when high school students mobilised over conditions in schools.”

“French PM orders localised curfews Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Monday that he had asked some municipalities to introduce partial curfews following the weekend's violent protests.”

“French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Sunday what he called the “dissenters” who looted and vandalised cities in “shocking” scenes across France on the sidelines of protests over the cost of living.”

“The appearances come as protests that began with student-led mobilisation have widened into a broader movement over the cost of living and public services.”

“Students say protests will continue The unrest has raised concerns over both school conditions and the police response.”