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The secretary general of the CGT Philippe Martinez denounces Emmanuel Macron's "dupe deal" on pensions at a protest in Paris. Martinez says that setting the age at 64 instead of 65 "by increasing the duration of contributions, it's all the same". SOUNDBITE
Forty or so activists from the CGT union's entertainment and culture sector temporarily occupy part of the General Directorate for Employment and Professional Training, an annex of the Ministry of Labour, to protest against the reform of unemployment insurance. IMAGES
Trade union calls for a demonstration to protest the government's pension reform brings 4,000 people out on to the streets of Saint Nazaire, according to the CGT union. Police estimated only 1,500 people demonstrated. The strike is now in its 43rd day. IMAGES
Protesters calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a halt of US support to Israel's war block a street near the US Capitol, ahead of US President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech. IMAGES
President Joe Biden takes a swipe at rival Donald Trump's desire for "revenge and retribution" during his State of the Union address. SOUNDBITE
US President Joe Biden arrives at the US House of Representatives to deliver his State of the Union address. IMAGES