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The week in pictures: Protests across France, wildfires in Indonesia and Brazilian elections
From student protests across France over the weekend and presidential elections in Brazil pitting leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva against right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro to wildfires in Indonesia, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week.
Voting under way across Brazil in tight presidential run-off between Lula and Bolsonaro
Brazil’s 158 million voters decide between leftist President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Senator Flavio Bolsonaro – the son of former president and Trump ally Jair Bolsonaro – following a highly charged run-off campaign period, with the candidates in a dead heat in polls. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Saudi Arabia Reopens Riyadh Airport After Weeks of Houthi Attacks
The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month and have threatened to strike it again.
Polls open in Brazil presidential runoff
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and sight-wing senator Flavio Bolsonaro faced off Friday in their second and final debate ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff election. The two candidates repeated their campaign proposals, focusing on the cost of living and security, while exchanging allegations of corruption. France 24 Jan Onoszko telles us the latest from Rio de Janeiro.
Far-right leader Le Pen says visible policing keeps protests smooth
Meanwhile, France’s far-right National Rally is holding the second day of its party congress in Orléans, south of Paris. Marine Le Pen is expected to officially launch her presidential campaign in a speech later this afternoon, while Jordan Bardella is being re-elected as party leader. On Saturday, a large counter-demonstration against the far right was held in the city. Our reporter Antonia Kerrigan has been following the latest developments.
Israel: Demonstrators rally against government ahead of election
In Israel, the anti-Netanyahu movement is mobilising. Thousands gathered in Tel Aviv on Friday to protest against the Israeli government, just three days ahead of a general election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Introducing a New Way to Understand the Election: Times Voter Trends
A timely demographic story we’ve never been able to tell before.
At least 1,300 people arrested in mass weekend protests across France
At least 1,300 people were arrested on the sidelines of Saturday's protests across France and at least 50 officers and three protesters were hurt, the interior ministry said Sunday. The arrests occurred as clashes broke out on the margins of largely calm demonstrations in major cities over the high cost of living.
Suspect in racist gun attack near Paris transferred to psychiatric unit
A shooter suspected of killing one person and wounding five others on Friday in the town of Trappes, near Paris, has had his police custody suspended for a 48-hour psychiatric observation, anti-terror prosecutors said Sunday. The 39-year-old man is believed to have had racist motivations behind the gun attack as most of the victims had foreign origins.
Bus and lorry collide killing 22, including passengers 'returning from funeral'
At least 22 people have been killed after a bus and lorry collided in Kenya, police say.
France: Some clashes erupted at end of protests
There were some clashes on Saturday, mainly in major cities and as demonstrations came to an end. French authorities say police made nearly 1,000 arrests nationwide. Here’s a report from our sister channel, France 2.
More than 400.000 protest across France
Saturday’s demonstrations across France were largely peaceful, easing fears of a repeat of the violence seen last weekend. Hundreds of thousands took to the streets to demand action on the rising cost of living and more funding for public services, with students, workers and retirees marching side by side. Many say their anger shows no sign of fading. The government put turnout at 410,000 nationwide, while the CGT union estimated the figure was almost twice as high. Here’s Jack Pownall with more
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