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France student protests escalate nationwide, unions join, police deployed

Student protests in France have escalated to a new peak, with high schools and universities blocked and nationwide demonstrations. Trade unions have joined, and police are deployed in large numbers. The scale and union involvement signal a broader social movement, though specific demands and government response remain unclear.

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French Student Unrest Escalates: Violence, Injuries, Mass Arrests, Political Crisis

Student-led protests across France have escalated significantly, marked by widespread violence, mass arrests, and severe injuries to minors, including a hand amputation and blinding. The unrest has prompted nationwide school closures and is evolving into a domestic political crisis, with the government facing accusations of excessive police force and opposition leaders leveraging the situation. The full extent of government concessions and the trajectory of future protests remain uncertain.

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