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French protestors take to streets over pension reform

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3 years ago

March 17, 2023

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President Emmanuel Macron’s reforms have been pushed through

Unbelievable scenes in France as tens of thousands of people take to the streets to protest against President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms.

Like something you would see in a movie, demonstrators lit fires and flares in the famed Place de la Concorde in Paris – demanding the immediate resignation of the nation’s leader.

The government used a special constitutional power – known as Article 49:3 – to avoid a knife-edge vote in parliament and essentially rush through the legislation.

Even though Macron was re-elected last year on a platform for these retirement reforms, his ruling coalition doesn’t hold a majority in the Assembly and would have needed support from the Republican party.

The reform will raise the retirement age in France from 62 to 64.

Protests have engulfed much of the nation for weeks.

Demonstrators crowded into the Place de la Concorde square in Paris, with thousands remaining into the evening.

There are reports of clashes between police and protesters, with tear gas and water cannons fired at the crowd.

In response, far-right politician Marine Le Pen says opposition deputies will file a motion of no-confidence in the government.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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10 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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