France Student Protests Spread; Nearly 5,000 Arrested

Nearly 5,000 people have been arrested as student protests over school conditions spread across France, with police warning the movement is being overtaken by violence. More than 600 police officers have been injured and property damage has reached tens of millions of euros. The protests began in Paris suburbs over teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms, and deteriorating facilities, including reports of rats in schools. Paris police chief Patrice Faure urged students to abandon blockades, saying the movement's original goals have been eclipsed by unrest. Student organizations have called for another nationwide demonstration on Tuesday, challenging President Emmanuel Macron's government.