Nearly 2,000 schools closed in France as students, parents protest

Nearly 2,000 schools in France closed as students, parents, and teachers entered a third week of protests regarding deteriorating school conditions. During the largest day of demonstrations, police deployed tear gas to manage the crowds. Nationwide, total arrests have now exceeded 6,100 individuals. Protesters continue to march, asserting that their educational facilities are falling apart, while authorities struggle to maintain order amidst the escalating unrest across the country's educational system and various urban centers.