Mass protests erupted across France as a student-led movement expanded rapidly, drawing over a quarter-million demonstrators onto the streets. Clashes between police and protesters marked some cities, escalating tensions amid the nationwide unrest. Authorities condemned acts of "extreme violence," signaling deepening divisions as the movement spreads beyond its initial high school origins. The demonstrations reflect growing public frustration over issues driving the student-led push.
More than a quarter-million people poured into the streets across France on Tuesday, a dramatic development in a student-led movement that began at a single high school. In some cities, police and protesters clashed. French officials condemned what they called "extreme violence." Deema Zein reports.
