"France Prepares for More Protests as Macron Stands Firm on Pension Plans"

French unions have vowed to continue protests against French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms, with the 10th general strike taking place on Tuesday. While the number of protesters decreased compared to last week, around 730,000 people protested in total. The strikes hit sectors including public transport, schools, energy plants, and oil refineries, causing fuel shortages. Macron's administration has not shown signs of revising the reforms, but Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has invited union representatives to meet next week for talks. Major trade unions are still planning a further day of strikes and protests next Thursday.