More French protests planned today

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Large-scale demonstrations are due to take place across France today in the latest phase of the protest movement that’s gripped the country for the last month. Today’s action has been called by the main trade unions which are demanding pay rises to offset the effects of inflation. Leading Democrats have been laying out their three policy priorities for the next Congress. These include affordability, accountability and ending the war on Iran. A court in Hong Kong has sentenced the pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong to ten years in prison for collusion with foreign powers. Presenters: James Copnall and Rebecca Kesby. (Photo: French protesters hold French national flag. Credit: Stephane Mahe/Reuters).