Student protests in France spread to more cities

French authorities have suspended the use of stun grenades following a tragic incident where a teenager lost his hand during clashes with police. The demonstrations, which have been ongoing for weeks, have now spread to over 40 cities across the country, marking the most visible manifestation of a broader national crisis. This crisis encompasses public worker strikes, a significant rise in bond yields to levels not seen in decades, and the political landscape being challenged by the far-right.

A key factor in the public's discontent appears to have been the recent ban on phones in schools, which has left students feeling frustrated and unable to cope with their increasingly unbearable circumstances.

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