Guardian's Weekly Photo Gallery Captures Global Protests, Conflict, and Cultural Events
On October 9, 2026, The Guardian showcased a series of twenty photographs depicting global protests, conflicts, and cultural events. In France, students staged demonstrations over educational issues, resulting in clashes with police in cities including Paris and Toulouse. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposed budget reforms to alleviate tensions, while student leader Sabrine Kharbach pushed for a €10 billion investment in education. Meanwhile, in Israel, a woman marked the third anniversary of Hamas attacks, and violence flared in the West Bank. Across various regions, including Indonesia and South Africa, instances of civil unrest and conflict were reported, alongside cultural gatherings like New York Comic-Con.
Key facts
- The Guardian published its weekly photo gallery 'The week around the world in 20 pictures' on October 9, 2026.
- French students protested in Paris, Nantes, and Toulouse against poor school conditions; Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu proposed 2027 budget amendments.
- Student representative Sabrine Kharbach said protests would continue until €10bn is invested in education.
- In Reim, Israel, a woman commemorated the third anniversary of the Hamas attacks at the Nova festival site.
- AFP photographer Jaafar Ashtiyeh was hospitalized after being beaten by Israeli settlers while covering olive harvest violence in Asira al-Qibliya, West Bank.
- US President Donald Trump suggested Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego, prompting criticism from California leaders.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln's deployment was extended due to the US-Israel war with Iran, delaying its return to San Diego.
- A Russian drone strike hit a bridge in Kyiv, threatening the city's logistics; wildfires in Banyuasin, Indonesia, led to a class action lawsuit against the government.
Entities
Artists
- Véronique de Viguerie
- Stéphane Mahé
- Ed Jones
- Ilia Yefimovich
- Omar Ashtawy
- John Wessels
- Jaafar Ashtiyeh
- Abedin Taherkenareh
- Kent Nishimura
- Ed Ou
- Mike Blake
- Vladyslav Musiienko
- Valentyn Ogirenko
- Abriansyah Liberto
- Rajesh Jantilal
- Emmanuel Croset
- Adnan Abidi
- Matthias Oesterle
- Adam Gray
- Sabrine Kharbach
- Sébastien Lecornu
- Donald Trump
- Natalie Harp
- Alexander Adkins
- McKenzie Adkins
Institutions
- The Guardian
- Getty Images
- Reuters
- AFP
- EPA
- Shutterstock
- Hamas
- US Navy
- USS George Washington
- USS Abraham Lincoln
- Concurs de Castells
- Tarraco Arena
- New York Comic-Con
- Jacob Javits Center
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Nantes
- Toulouse
- Reim
- Israel
- Gaza City
- Sabra
- Aqraba
- West Bank
- Asira al-Qibliya
- Tehran
- Iran
- Imam Hussein Square
- California
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Grand Island
- Nebraska
- Pinnacle Bank Expo Center
- Arabian Sea
- Strait of Hormuz
- Kyiv
- Ukraine
- Dnipro
- Banyuasin
- Indonesia
- Durban
- South Africa
- Soweto
- Delhi
- India
- Tarragona
- Spain
- Catalonia
- New York City
- Manhattan