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Student riots engulf France as far-right presidential frontrunner Le Pen vows fiscal turnaround

A teenager reportedly lost a hand in the protests, which have seen over 5,000 people arrested.

Sources (1)· Oct 6, 9:46 AM

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CNBC· Oct 6, 9:46 AMStudent riots engulf France as far-right presidential frontrunner Le Pen vows fiscal turnaround

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