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New York police officers work at the scene where a man set himself on fire in a park outside the courthouse where former US President Donald Trump is on trial. IMAGES
The Eiffel Tower in Paris, one of the world's top tourist attractions, is closed after staff went on strike. The strike, which was called to protest over the way the monument is managed financially, could be extended, unions say. IMAGES
Images from Luton Airport show emergency vehicles at the scene after a fire caused the partial collapse of a parking structure and caused the suspension of all flights. Five people, including four firefighters and an airport employee, were admitted to hospital, according to the local ambulance service. Another person was treated on site. IMAGES
Many schools across Paris are either closed or disrupted on the 11th day of protests against the pension reform. "Around 20%" of primary school teachers are on strike, according to France's leading union for nursery and primary schools. IMAGES
Due to strike action and protests against pension reform, the Eiffel Tower is closed to the public. Only its forecourt is accessible to the few tourists walking in the area. IMAGES
Firefighters continue to battle to keep a fire under control in Bejís (east Spain), where the rain has helped to reduce the flames according to official sources. The wildfire burnt more than 9500 hectares, forcing evacuation of around 1500 people. IMAGES