“France faces fifth weekend of protests as new grievances take centre stage”

Key points

• France braces for fifth Saturday of protests across the country.
• Demonstrations include high-school blockades, unions, and child protection groups.
• Opponents accuse a new police bill of giving “licence to kill” for use of weapons.
• Authorities report some violence and accusations of police brutality during rallies.
• Unions plan another strike day after rejecting a modest minimum wage increase.