"French Protests Continue Over Pension Reforms"

France is set to witness another day of strikes and protests on Thursday as unions continue to denounce President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform. Talks between the government and unions ended in deadlock, with the Constitutional Council set to give its verdict on the reform on April 14. The reform includes hiking the minimum retirement age from 62 to 64, which has been met with opposition from unions and activists. Macron's popularity has also taken a hit due to the standoff, with a poll suggesting far-right leader Marine Le Pen would beat him if the presidential election of last year were repeated now.