French pension reform sparks violent protests and political turmoil.
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More than a million people protested across France against proposed pension reforms, with some demonstrations turning violent. The government plans to increase the retirement age from 62 to 64, which has been met with opposition from unions and the public. The mostly peaceful day of strike action disrupted transport networks, oil refineries, and schools. The government has not backed down despite protests and rammed the legislation through the French National Assembly last week. French unions have set fresh strikes and protests for next Tuesday.
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