"Farmers Protest in Paris After Mona Lisa Soup Stunt"

French farmers are threatening to head towards Paris to pressure the government for better remuneration, less environmental red tape, and protection against cheap imports. Thousands of police have been deployed to guard a fresh food market and airports in the French capital, with plans to block major roads and put the city "under siege." The protests stem from a mix of policies and funding cuts, including proposed removal of subsidies for agricultural diesel and bans on pesticides and herbicides, leaving farmers feeling squeezed between environmental demands and the need to increase food production.