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Hundreds arrested on biggest day of French student protests over education resources

Mass protests over decrepit conditions at France's high schools descended into sporadic violence Tuesday, leading to nearly 500 arrests and prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call an emergency meeting. Members of the public have accused the authorities of using disproportionate force as protesters clashed with the police in several French cities. 

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French interior ministry estimates 250,000 join student protests, organisers claim 450,000

Around 250,000 people joined student protests across France on Tuesday, according to the French interior ministry. Organisers of the mass demonstrations put the figure of 450,000. Clashes erupted in some cities between the police and demonstrators demanding more education funding and resources on the biggest day yet of student protests. Follow our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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