France Detains Over 400 Students as High School Protests Escalate

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More than 400 people have been detained in France as student protests continue to escalate across the country. The demonstrations, which began last week, are centered on high schools. Students have been voicing concerns over conditions and resources within their educational institutions. Authorities have responded with a significant number of detentions as the unrest grows.

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