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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
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
Around 300 volunteer healthcare workers arrive at Orly aiport to head to the French overseas territories of Martinique and Guadeloupe where hospitals are overwhelmed with Covid-19 cases. IMAGES
British Transport Minister Grant Shapps says that Britain is willing to step in to host the Champions League football final, after the government placed Turkey on a coronavirus travel red list. SOUNDBITE
Coronavirus aid sent by the French government touches down in India early Sunday with 28 tons of medical equipment, according to a press release from the French embassy in New Delhi. The supplies include eight 'high capacity oxygen generator plants' and 28 ventilators. IMAGES
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