Summary
- An 18-year-old student assaulted a teacher after being asked to remove her headscarf at a high school in Tourcoing, France.
- The incident reignited discussions about the role of religious symbols in French schools and the controversy surrounding laïcité (secularism).
- The assault led to classes being cancelled at the school as teachers went on strike.
- There have been political reactions condemning the violence and highlighting the importance of upholding French values.
