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France school protests: teen loses hand after picking up police grenade

A 15-year-old student in Lens lost a hand after picking up a police sting-ball grenade during ongoing nationwide protests over classroom conditions. The incident marks an escalation in the protests, which have disrupted hundreds of schools since last week, with larger demonstrations expected Tuesday. The injury raises questions about police use of non-lethal munitions and may fuel further unrest.

South China Morning Postabout 17 hours agoFRengCredibility 27%View source

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Source credibility0.3

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