France is experiencing widespread protests by students, with over 625 people arrested in two days of violent demonstrations near schools and universities across the country. The protests, which began last week in Paris-region schools, have snowballed into a national movement, with reports of 350 high schools and 30 university campuses affected. Authorities are warning of "urban violence" and attempted arson at multiple schools, while students accuse authorities of heavy-handed tactics, citing issues such as staffing shortages, dilapidated buildings, and government budget cuts.
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