France arrests over 5,000 in student protests

French police chief says student protests are "out of control," with about 5,000 people arrested nationwide in the past week, according to Reuters. The arrests, mostly teenagers, occurred since Monday, with dozens injured and over 600 police officers hurt, per police spokesperson Agathe Foucault. Authorities warn of a firm response to violence. The protests began in mid-September at a high school in Créteil, spreading via social media calls to "block schools." Major cities like Paris, Lille, Lyon, and Marseille are affected, with fires and clashes reported.