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A nationwide public sector strike is planned for Tuesday, September 29, in France, with teachers, healthcare workers, firefighters and public transport staff expected to walk out. In Paris, a demonstration is set to march from Place de la République to Place de la Nation via Bastille. The RATP transport network is among the services affected, and travellers may face disruptions across the country.

China has introduced new travel rules that are causing concern among major technology companies and skilled workers, particularly in the artificial intelligence sector. The regulations appear to affect the movement of technical talent in and out of the country, raising questions about how firms in China's tech hubs will operate. Observers say the measures could complicate recruitment and international collaboration in the AI industry.

China is imposing new travel restrictions on family members of artificial intelligence talent, according to a Bloomberg report. The rules add to existing measures controlling the movement of people connected to sensitive technology sectors, and they are drawing attention for how far Beijing is willing to go to keep AI expertise inside the country.

Strikes are set to disrupt transport and public services across Tuscany in October. Workers in the regional transport network and public sector are taking industrial action, with travellers and residents expected to face delays and reduced services. The move follows ongoing labour disputes over pay and working conditions, and local authorities are warning people to plan ahead during the strike days.