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Five years after the Fukushima disaster, Japan remembers its victims while the rest of the world reflects on the safety of nuclear power. Following the EU-Turkey summit, many feel that Europe has sold its soul to keep out migrants. Meanwhile Queen Elizabeth appeared most displeased at a tabloid claiming her endorsement of Brexit. French student and worker’s unions marched in the streets to protest a new labour reform, and Brazil’s socialist icon Lula faced corruption charges.
"I use my body as a means to fight, as a tool to make political demands," says 25-year-old Mathilde Caillard, as she dances during a protest against the French government's pension reform.
Students block the entrance to Louis-Le-Grand high school in the 5th arrondissement of Paris, as part of the ninth day of demonstrations against the French government's pension reform. IMAGES
Firefighters extinguish a garbage fire set by protesters at the intersection of Avenue de l'Opéra and Rue Danielle Casanova in central Paris as thousands of people took to the streets in France's capital on Thursday to protest President Emmanuel Macron's government imposing a controversial pensions overhaul without a parliament vote.
Thousands flock to Place d'Italie to protest against pension reform, on the second day of nationwide demonstrations against President Macron's proposals. IMAGES