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The week in pictures: French student protests, October 7 anniversary and Adenot's return to Earth
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The week in pictures: French student protests, October 7 anniversary and Adenot's return to Earth

Blockades and protests by French secondary school and university students continued, occasionally becoming violent; French astronaut Sophie Adenot returned to Earth after eight months aboard the International Space Station; Israel's commemorations marking the three-year anniversary of the October 7 attacks: here's a look back at some of the most striking images from the past week's news.

Brazil's Lula accuses social media giant Meta of election interference amid tight run-off campaign
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Brazil's Lula accuses social media giant Meta of election interference amid tight run-off campaign

Social media platform Meta has 48 hours to respond to claims by Brazil's leftwing candidate and incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's campaign accusing the tech platform of blocking content on the company's platforms. Brazil's Superior Electoral Court on Saturday gave the social media giant 48 hours to clarify whether it reduced the reach of posts by Lula's campaign ahead of the tight Oc...

Trump says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war

Trump says Ukraine needs new president who will agree to end war

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US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Ukraine to replace Volodymyr Zelensky with a new leader, criticising him over strikes on Russian oil refineries that have contributed to high diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections. Trump told reporters at the White House that he had told Zelensky to "do what you want" against Russia, but "don't hit refineries". "He better damn well stop," Tru...

Spain: Sánchez and Feijóo launch campaigns

Spain: Sánchez and Feijóo launch campaigns

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Although Spain's general election is set to take place on November 29, the battle has already begun. Over the weekend, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and his main conservative challenger, Alberto Núñez Feijóo, kicked off their pre-election rallies, targeting each other's key vulnerabilities.

Ukraine says ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks

Ukraine says ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes Russian oil refineries if Moscow stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky also pushed back on US President Donald Trump's comments made Saturday evening calling for Ukraine to elect a new leader by saying, "It's up to our people to choose ... another leader."

Ukraine ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks

Ukraine ready to halt refinery strikes if Moscow stops energy attacks

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said Kyiv was ready to halt strikes Russian oil refineries if Moscow stopped attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. The announcement comes after US President Donald Trump publicly urged him to stop targeting Russian refineries.

'Going bankrupt': Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand

'Going bankrupt': Iran shopkeepers struggle as war dims demand

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Iran's economy has been battered by years of sanctions, but the conflict that began in February with US-Israeli attacks and an American blockade of the country's ports has put extra strain on daily life. Rising inflation, nearly 90 percent year-on-year in September according to official figures, and erratic currency exchange fluctuations have driven up the cost of everyday items. Food prices hav...

Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

Trump urges Zelensky replacement as diesel row rages

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Donald Trump called on Saturday for Ukraine to "get a new leader" after Volodymyr Zelensky slammed Washington's easing of Russian diesel sanctions, as the US president faces fuel price pressure weeks before midterm elections. Our correspondent Gulliver Cragg tells us more.

Escalating fighting in Yemen worsens food security crisis

Escalating fighting in Yemen worsens food security crisis

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Aid agencies in Yemen highlighted the growing hunger emergency sparked by renewed fighting between Houthi opposition forces and Government troops, after mobile health clinics reported that hundreds of children displaced by the violence are suffering from the most deadly form of malnutrition.

Middle East live: Riyadh airport attack 'not acceptable', Trump says

Middle East live: Riyadh airport attack 'not acceptable', Trump says

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US President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deadly strike on Riyadh's international airport was "not acceptable". Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen's Houthi rebels after the attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

Middle East live: Riyadh airport attack 'not acceptable,' Trump says

Middle East live: Riyadh airport attack 'not acceptable,' Trump says

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US President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deadly strike on Riyadh's international airport was "not acceptable". Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia vowed to retaliate against Yemen's Houthi rebels after the attack killed at least 12 people and wounded more than 300. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.