French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally nationwide for school funding

Over 250,000 people marched across France to demand increased school funding, intensifying pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's government. During these nationwide rallies, French riot police deployed tear gas and riot-control weapons, resulting in numerous arrests. The use of such force against teenagers has sparked defiance and caused anger among parents and teachers. These protests highlight a widespread movement of pupils and supporters seeking greater investment in the national education system through large-scale public demonstrations.