"Police and protesters clash over water reservoir plans in France"

French police have clashed with protesters at a demonstration against plans for a new water reservoir in Sainte-Soline. Thousands of people marched despite a ban on gatherings in the district. The unrest follows weeks of anti-government demonstrations in Paris and other cities over President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms. The irrigation project in Sainte-Soline is being developed by a group of 400 farmers to reduce mains water usage in the summer. Supporters say artificial reservoirs could provide a solution to water shortages during future dry spells, but opponents say the project favours large agricultural producers and would not directly help the local community.