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Why Macron’s pension plans have stoked so much anger in France

Protests against raising of retirement age reached most intense level yet on Thursday

The Guardian - UK

France's Macron says will not yield to pension protests

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he would press ahead with reforms, dodging a union leader's call to suspend a new pension law amid some of France's worst street violence in years.

Reuters

Scattered Protests Continue as Paris Reels From Violence

Protesters angry at French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms continued with scattered actions on Friday amid slowed train traffic, rows of trucks blocking access to Marseille's commercial port and debris still littering the Paris streets following the previous day's mass demonstrations. Over 450 protesters were arrested in Paris and beyond…

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John Egan braced for 'the biggest test Ireland have faced'

The Ireland defender insists the Boys in Green will hold no fear of the World Cup finalists

Irish Mirror

Ireland must tighten up after conceding a run of goals from distance

The Boys in Green have conceded 10 goals from outside the box in 23 games since the start of 2021

Irish Mirror

Kylian Mbappe says tension in France camp has been defused ahead of Ireland clash

Antoine Griezmann's nose was out of joint after he was snubbed for the captaincy with Mbappe getting the nod

Irish Mirror

France ready to welcome King Charles despite violent pension protests, says minister

France is ready to welcome Britain's King Charles during his State Visit despite violent protests against pension reforms, French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Friday.

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Ireland captain Seamus Coleman in fitness race for France game

The Everton defender has a thigh strain and will be assessed by Ireland's medical team today

Irish Mirror

457 arrested, 441 security forces injured in France unrest

A total of 457 people were arrested and 441 security forces were injured on Thursday during nationwide protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said.

Bangkok Post

British King's Visit to France Canceled amid Mass Protests

Asharq Al-Awsat

Bordeaux city hall set on fire as one million join anti-Macron protests across France

Protesters cheer as a part of the historic building goes up in flames

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe given chance to lead France into new era

Didier Deschamps has opted for his superstar player as the new captain of France after Hugo Lloris’s retirement

The Independent UK

Friday briefing: How French pensions protests reached new heights last night

In today’s newsletter: Demonstrations over Emmanuel Macron’s plan to reform the French pensions system intensified last night, with Bordeaux city hall set on fire. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - UK

France vs Netherlands live stream: How can I watch Euro 2024 qualifier on TV in UK today?

France host the Netherlands in Paris tonight in one of the biggest qualifiers for Euro 2024.

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WEKU

More than 1 million demonstrate across France against pension reforms

Building on Thursday's strong turnout, unions swiftly called for new protests and strikes next week when the British king is scheduled to visit Bordeaux on the second day of his trip to France.

Wales Online

King Charles urged to cancel France visit as retirement age protests turn violent

Charles and the Queen Consort are due to travel to Paris on Sunday on his first state visit as King

Football London

Folarin Balogun talks confirmed as USMNT wait on Arsenal goal machine decision

Arsenal news: The Gunners will have a choice to make over the summer when it comes to Folarin Balogun but the player faces international questions first himself

The Independent UK

Will Smallbone eager to test himself against France after impressive Ireland bow

The midfielder set up the opening goal as Ireland beat Latvia 3-2.

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Irish Mirror

Ireland's Will Smallbone hungry for crack at France after his impressive debut

"I've loved every minute of playing for Ireland and long may it continue. It's been a great journey"

Daily Mirror

England take first step away from World Cup anguish towards Twickenham redemption

Women's Six Nations: Marlie Packer returns to lead England rebuild dreaming of setting record straight at home final in 2025

Evening Standard

Bordeaux town hall set on fire as pension reform protests continue in France

More than one million people are protesting the government’s plan to raise the pension age by two years

France 24

‘Democracy at stake’: French protesters vent fury at Macron over pension push

French protesters downed their tools and marched once again in Paris and other cities on Thursday, galvanised by President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to ram his deeply unpopular pension reform through parliament without a vote, in what critics have branded a “denial of democracy”.

Daily Mirror

King Charles 'should cancel' France visit as workers will refuse to welcome him

King Charles and the Queen Consort are due to visit France this weekend as part of their first state visit since the Queen's death, amid fears protests could cause disruption

Radio France Internationale

New France skipper Mbappé pledges his talent to the collective in hunt for glory

Kylian Mbappé on Thursday rejected the tag of obsessive individualist as he spoke publicly for the first time after France coach Didier Deschamps appointed him skipper of the national team.

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