People took to the streets in some 200 French towns on Tuesday in a third day of protests and strike action against the government’s proposed pension reform. Demos in big cities make the headlines, but discontent is also rife in smaller towns like Compiègne, an imperial city 90kms north of the capital. “The message is the same,” says a union rep working in the private sector, “we don’t want this reform to pass.” | RFI English

🔴🇬🇧 #QueenElizabeth ruled longer than any other monarch in British history, guiding the nation through profound changes and leaving behind a vibrant legacy. France 24 looks back at her extraordinary life ⤵️ | RFI English

Russian journalist Ekaterina Barabash was arrested in Moscow for criticising the war in Ukraine. Risking a long prison sentence, she fled on 21 April and is seeking asylum in France. She's left everything behind but has no regrets over defending the dignity of her profession in speaking the truth. | RFI English

Une petite visite dans les studios de Radio France Internationale( RFI), à l’heure de l’émission Couleur Tropicale, présentée par l’animateur légendaire Claudy Siar. | Page John Wesley Delva