Masked protesters in Bordeaux stand near a burning pile of rubbish and smoke
France’s national rail operator SNCF said there would be disturbances to train services on regional lines, with disruption also expected at French ports. Photograph: Christophe Archambault/AFP/Getty
France’s national rail operator SNCF said there would be disturbances to train services on regional lines, with disruption also expected at French ports. Photograph: Christophe Archambault/AFP/Getty
Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action

Hospital workers, air traffic and rail staff expected to join strikes amid renewed protests over education and rising living costs