Paris police chief calls for peaceful student protests after clashes

The Paris police chief declared France's student protest movement "out of control" on Saturday, urging demonstrators to return to peaceful action and warning of a firm response to violence and vandalism. Riot police clashed with high school students on Friday, and unions called for a teacher strike as the government struggled to contain protests over classroom conditions and funding. Around 5,000 people, mostly teenagers, have been arrested since Monday, with over 600 police officers injured. Student unions have called for a national day of demonstrations on Tuesday, with security officials fearing far-left anarchist groups could hijack the movement. Protesters cite overcrowding, teacher shortages, and dilapidated buildings due to years of underinvestment.