Riot police have been deployed in France in response to the student protests that have swept through the country. The protests began last week as peaceful demonstrations advocating for better conditions in schools. They quickly descended into dramatic scenes, with thousands arrested, schools set on fire, and education facilities closing in a bid to quell the violence. On Monday, a student reportedly lost their hand as a police stun grenade that they had picked up exploded. The protests come ahead of a controversial budget, which would see France's prime minister Sébastien Lecornu seek cuts of over $60bn, amid soaring public debt. Politicians have accused hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) lawmakers and mayors of stoking the protests, an accusation the LFI denies. #France #Student #Protest #Riots #RiotPolice #FranceBudget2027