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France detains hundreds amid high school protests over classroom conditions

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French high school students have been protesting since last week over teacher shortages and overcrowded classrooms. More than 400 people have been detained as demonstrations spread across France, with some protests turning violent and reports of injuries and arrests, according to the BBC and Reuters.

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