Striking French rail workers clash with riot police in Paris

Gare de Lyon protest comes on 19th day of industrial action over pension changes

Striking French rail workers have clashed with riot police in Paris after holding a demonstration against pension changes despite Emmanuel Macron's call for a Christmas truce.

Hundreds of trade unionists and strikers gathered on Monday morning outside Gare de Lyon station, which is used by large numbers of passengers travelling south for the holidays or to ski resorts near the Alps, and where many services have been cancelled.