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France: Student protests, public-sector strike precede budget cuts; 40 arrested
Al Jazeera·FR·about 16 hours ago
Violent protests at French schools led to 164 arrests and dozens of injuries, with further actions threatened for Tuesday alongside a public-sector strike. The unrest signals escalating domestic political tension over education policy, though specific demands remain unclear. The scale of arrests suggests a significant security response and potential for continued disruption.