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Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world

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Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

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James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.

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Egypt and the United States signed a framework agreement on Wednesday aimed at advancing mutual prosperity. The US contributions could reach up to $625 million over five years.

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Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6

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Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.

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Thousands of people are taking part in nationwide strikes and demonstrations across France, demanding higher wages and stronger public services. Authorities have imposed restrictions on protest routes in Paris, Lyon and at least half a dozen major cities.

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From his studio in Accra to the pages of "Drum" magazine, Barnor documented everyday life and Black culture during a period of profound social change.

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Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.

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Women who have already tried inserting the tablets are advised to stop and seek medical attention if needed.

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Goalkeeper Jesus Owono will miss Equatorial Guinea's Afcon 2027 qualifiers after asking to be left out of the squad following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

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United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.

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Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow's political ambitions and African countries' development needs.

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In Port-au-Prince, a school that once welcomed hundreds of pupils is now home to nearly 3,000 people displaced by violence.

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Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner depicting US and Israeli leaders during rallies marking the 1979 US embassy takeover. The protests followed a major electoral setback for Donald Trump.

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After launching Africa’s biggest IPO in September, Nigeria’s Dangote Group is looking to make shares in its Lagos refinery available through more African stock exchanges.

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Muslim voters, who make up only about 2% of voters in Michigan, overwhelmingly voted for El-Sayed.

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A Russian strike on a logistics facility in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, in the Kyiv region, injured one man and sparked a major fire, with emergency crews battling the flames following an overnight attack involving 128 drones and two missiles.

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Morocco says it remains committed to the ceasefire in Western Sahara even in the absence United Nations peacekeepers. Last week, the UN Security Council failed to agree on an extension of the 35-year-old mission after the US and Russia each vetoed competing resolutions.

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Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his grief on Wednesday, November 4, following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

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A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.