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France arrests 5,000 people, mostly teens, as school protests spread

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France arrests 5,000 people, mostly teens, as school protests spread High school students say their classrooms are overcrowded, teachers are missing and buildings need repairs. The protests have spread to cities across France, and some 5,000 people have been arrested.

October 3, 20265:57 PM ET

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High school students say their classrooms are overcrowded, teachers are missing and buildings need repairs. The protests have spread to cities across France, and some 5,000 people have been arrested.

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