BBCNEWS BBC News July 6, 2024
into by mr sanderson. hello and welcome to bbc news. security forces in france remain on high alert, after legislation to raise the state pension age caused massive protests. the dispute and outbreaks of violence forced the authorities to postpone a planned state visit by the british monarch, king charles. separate demonstrations are expected on an unrelated issue in western france, linked to concerns about water usage by large—scale agricultural producers. it's feared the disputes could converge at a time of growing tensions. 0ur correspondent simonjones reports. sirens wail. poli...