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Emmanuel Macron and Rishi Sunak want to ‘fortify’ Nato.
France braces for strikes as 1 million expected to protest pension reform bill Unions in France are protesting against the government’s plans to raise the pension age from 62 to 64, resulting in transport and public service disruptions. Most train and metro services are cancelled on Tuesday, and many schools are closed, making it the sixth day of strikes and the most significant demonstration yet, with over one million people expected in Paris and other cities. Unions are calling for escalation and “bringing the country to its knees” as the government shows no sign of backing down on its pension plan. …
Eighteen children and one adult have been treated for injuries.
A mayor said the beachcombers come in 4x4s wearing head torches.
Parisians are shocked by the horrific murder of a 12-year-old girl whose body was found in a container.
Prime Minister Liz Truss has declared France’s president Emmanuel Macron a “friend” as they announced plans to work together at the first meeting of a new political club of nations.
Paris has joined other French cities in refusing to set up fan zones and giant screens for the Qatar World Cup 2022.
The Guardian says It has inspired French film-makers and songwriters, proven useful to cannabis smokers and aestheticians and served as an emergency bookmark or jotter – but now the Paris Métro ticket has reached the end of the line.
The Guardian says The top official in Emmanuel Macron’s office has been charged with a conflict of interest.
A strike on Friday by French air traffic control will disrupt travel for tens of thousands of passengers.