Breaking: France at a standstill amid fierce protests! MAY 5

As France faces its largest May Day protests in 30 years, fierce clashes have erupted across the country.

The protests are in response to proposed labour laws that have been criticised as undemocratic and damaging to workers' rights. So far, at least 24 people have been arrested and dozens more injured in the clashes. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.