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Dockworkers at the port of Marseille-Fos have refused to load a container allegedly containing parts for machine guns destined for Israel, citing opposition to the Israeli military’s actions in Gaza. The French defence ministry insists the components are sent to Israel for assembly and then sent back to France, or…

Labor’s historic election victory means the Albanese government has a rare opportunity to pursue a big, bold reform agenda. The scale of the victory all but guarantees a third term in office after the next election in 2028, and entrenches Anthony Albanese’s authority as prime minister.

'If we don't sit down before July 7 to discuss the nationalization of the steel industry, there will be no yellow jersey in Dunkirk' says union boss

More than 300,000 people joined May Day rallies across France on Wednesday, unions said, with protests mostly peaceful – apart from in Paris where masked demonstrators targeted Socialist MPs and dozens were arrested. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau called the attacks “absolutely disgraceful and unacceptable”.

Rallies across France for International Workers' Day drew more than 300,000 on Thursday, including 100,000 in Paris, the CGT trade union told AFP. The authorities were yet to give a figure for the May Day marches' turnout.

More than 1,000 people protested Sunday in the Moroccan port city of Tangier against the planned docking of a Danish vessel said to be carrying fighter jet parts to Israel. The French CGT union claims no such weapons have been found.

France’s labour and management representatives begin three months of negotiations Thursday on the 2023 pension reform that raised the retirement age to 64. While some unions call for the reform to be repealed, the government is asking for the system’s budget to be balanced by 2030, which might not be…

Hundreds of employees of French cognac maker Hennessy, part of the LVMH group luxury empire, went on strike on Tuesday to protest measures the brand plans to employ to circumvent Chinese tariffs imposed in a spat with the EU.

French unions across multiple sectors are calling for strikes and protests in the coming weeks, driven by frustration over planned layoffs and budget reforms. The government has proposed €60 billion in cuts and tax hikes to tackle the country's debt.

How the chancellor’s changes to tax, benefits and pensions will affect your personal finances – we look at a range of scenarios

French trade unions have organised more than 180 demonstrations and strikes across the country on Tuesday calling for wage increases and the repeal of the controversial pension reform. The actions coincide with Prime Minister's Michel Barnier's first speech to parliament, where he is expected to outline his new government's priorities.