France school protests widen, over 1,000 schools affected amid clashes

Student protests over crumbling schools and teacher shortages have continued spreading across France, with riot police clashing with students amid blockades and tear gas. The New York Times reported more than 1,000 schools have been affected, while the BBC put the figure at over 600, up from roughly 400 reported earlier this week by Reuters. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu called an emergency Cabinet meeting Thursday; the government has blamed far-left groups for the violence.