French protesters storm stock exchange in Paris over rise in pension age

Protesters in Paris invaded the offices of stockmarket operator Euronext as part of wider demonstrations against a rise in the retirement age.

Footage showed the lobby engulfed in red smoke from flares and protesters chanting slogans. People have been protesting across France for three months against Emmanuel Macron's pension law, which raises the retirement age from 62 to 64. The French president has said he understands the public’s anger but insists the measure are necessary.

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