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Several thousand demonstrators gather in Paris to protest against 'systemic racism' and 'police brutality', while around 30,000 people are expected in several French cities. The demonstrations have been led for over a month by the radical left and other organisations, and are being closely monitored by a large security force. IMAGES
French riot police are positioned on the outskirts of rue Saint-Guillaume as the pro-Palestinian protest continues at elite Sciences Po university in Paris. Students blocked the main entrance to the campus, demanding "a clear condemnation of Israel's actions by Sciences Po". IMAGES
Civil servants in Paris turn out in low numners to march in an attempt to wrest pay rises from the French government despite a tight budgetary situation. IMAGES
Police watch as farmers makes their goodbyes before leaving the portion of A1 motorway at Chennevieres-les-Louvres, near Paris international airport Roissy Charles de Gaulle, they had blocked off with tractors. IMAGES
Several thousand teachers and other education staff are demonstrating in Paris to raise the alarm about their working conditions and salaries and to defend state schools, following controversial statements made by their minister Amelie Oudea-Castera. (COMPLETE VIDI34HD28T_EN) IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.