French protests over costs and school funding spread across Europe

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Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday over school funding and soaring living costs, challenging President Emmanuel Macron's government in a largely peaceful demonstration before clashes broke out. The protests expanded across Europe, with thousands taking to the streets in multiple countries. In France, the demonstrations were initially peaceful but later saw clashes, according to NBC News' Richard Engel reporting from Paris. The unrest highlights growing public frustration with economic pressures and government policies, posing a significant challenge to Macron's administration as similar demonstrations spread throughout the continent.


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