France sees incidents at 413 schools as student protests continue

France recorded incidents at 413 schools on Monday due to student protests over teacher shortages and poor conditions, a 27% drop from Friday's 564 and 32% from Thursday's 610, according to the Education Ministry. Authorities noted 40% of affected schools had no prior incidents, suggesting an attempt to expand the movement. Protests included blockades, fires, property damage, and clashes with police in cities like Paris and Toulouse. Prosecutors extended the detention of a 16-year-old suspected of dousing a teacher with gasoline, while a 17-year-old was arrested for allegedly throwing a stone that blinded a woman. The movement began in mid-September near Paris and has spread, with about 5,000 arrests, mostly minors, and 78 teachers injured. The government plans a law on October 27 requiring vandals to pay for damages, while unions accuse police of excessive force and five internal investigations are underway.