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Police fire teargas as French school protests cause 'heaviest toll in decades'

French police fired teargas at protesters outside high schools as students, teachers, and parents took to the streets on the biggest day of school demonstrations in decades. The protests, which turned violent, were sparked by concerns over school funding and education policy. Over 250,000 people rallied nationwide, with nearly 900 schools shut down. A teenager lost a hand during the protests.

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  • ✓ Police fired teargas at protesters outside French high schools.
  • ✓ Over 250,000 people rallied nationwide for school funding.
  • ✓ Nearly 900 schools were shut down due to the protests.
  • ✓ A teenager lost a hand during the protests.
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Police used teargas and water cannons against protesters, leading to multiple injuries and widespread disruptions.

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  1. Police fire teargas at French school protests

    French police fired teargas at protesters outside high schools as students, teachers, and parents took to the streets on the biggest day of school demonstrations in decades. The protests, which turned violent, were sparked by concerns over school funding and education policy. Over 250,000 people rallied nationwide, with nearly 900 schools shut down. A teenager lost a hand during the protests.

    Why it matters

    The protests in France are driven by concerns over education policy and funding, with students, teachers, and parents demanding better resources and working conditions. The demonstrations have turned violent, with police using teargas and water cannons to disperse protesters. The protests have caused significant disruptions, with nearly 900 schools shut down.

    What is confirmed

    • Police fired teargas at protesters outside French high schools.
    • Over 250,000 people rallied nationwide for school funding.
    • Nearly 900 schools were shut down due to the protests.
    • A teenager lost a hand during the protests.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The protests are part of a larger movement against government austerity measures.

    What to watch next

    • Further protests and demonstrations
    • Government response to protesters' demands
    • Investigations into police use of force
    Sources used for this update (18)
    1. CNN — Unprecedented student protests are rocking France. Here’s why they’re angry
    2. Reuters — Police fire teargas at French protesters on biggest day of school demonstrations
    3. Reuters — Live: Riot police clash with French protesters on biggest day of nationwide student demonstrations
    4. The New York Times — France Protests Live Updates: Unions Join Student Demonstrations
    5. The Hill — French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally nationwide for school funding
    6. Yahoo — 'Gen Z has risen up': Tens of thousands demand better education in France
    7. NBC News — France shuts down nearly 900 schools as violent education protests escalate
    8. NPR — France's police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the country
    9. sg.news.yahoo.com — Canada's Carney to visit Turkey, meet Erdogan - Yahoo News Singapore
    10. www.straitstimes.com — French school protests turn violent amid budget pressure
    11. www.gmanetwork.com — Police fire teargas as French school protests cause 'heaviest toll in decades' | GMA News Online
    12. thefinancialexpress.com.bd — The FE - Police fire teargas as French school protests cause 'heaviest toll in decades'
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