INTRO: Tens of thousands of demonstrators are taking to the streets across France, including Paris, where protesters have clashed with police using tear gas and water cannons. The demonstrations began with students demanding better school conditions and more funding, but have grown into broader protests over rising living costs and frustration with the government. Some protesters even mocked police by imitating the sound of their sirens.
ACK: NATS explosions and police
TAG: Officials say the situation has escalated significantly in recent weeks.
KEYWORD: International, Crime, Human Interest, Top Audio
