France in Flames: School Protests Turn Violent as Riots Grip Major Cities

France faced a weekend of unrest as high school student protests over poor study conditions were overtaken by violent riots in major cities. While hundreds of thousands marched peacefully, anger over rising fuel prices and the cost of living crisis sparked chaos. Rioters looted hundreds of shops, burned down the historic city hall in Limoges, and damaged public buildings in Paris, Marseille, and other cities. The violence has raised concerns about declining school standards and social stability as France seeks to compete with China's education ambitions.