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Global news in 20 photographs: Lebanon, Ukraine, Somalia, and more

other · 2026-04-24

A weekly compilation of photographs highlights significant global happenings. In Lebanon's Nabatieh, a girl navigates through debris following an Israeli airstrike amid a ceasefire. In Baysariyeh, the sister of murdered journalist Amal Khalil grieves, sparking international condemnation of Israel's actions. Jerusalem sees ultra-Orthodox children visiting the Western Wall. Funerals for Hezbollah members, killed prior to a 10-day ceasefire, take place in Kfar Sir, which Donald Trump has extended by three weeks. Meanwhile, in Sa-Nur, West Bank, Israeli settlers and soldiers celebrate the revival of a settlement abandoned in 2005, amid reports of violence against Palestinians. In Tehran, a woman brandishes an AK-45 during a military parade; Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi plans discussions with Pakistan, Russia, and Oman.

Key facts

  • Nabatieh, Lebanon: girl walks through rubble after Israeli airstrike during ceasefire
  • Baysariyeh, Lebanon: sister of journalist Amal Khalil mourns; Israel's killing drew international outrage
  • Jerusalem: ultra-Orthodox children visit Western Wall
  • Kfar Sir, Lebanon: funerals for Hezbollah members; Trump extended ceasefire by three weeks
  • Sa-Nur, West Bank: settlers and soldiers celebrate re-establishment of settlement; reports of gendered violence against Palestinians
  • Tehran, Iran: woman carries AK-45 during military parade; FM Abbas Araghchi plans talks with Pakistan, Russia, Oman
  • Shostka, Ukraine: woman in drone-attacked area; EU unblocked €90bn loan for Kyiv
  • Dnipro, Ukraine: man in damaged house; defence ministry fired top commander after emaciated soldier photos
  • Karachi, Pakistan: power cut; electricity suspended two hours daily due to Iran war energy prices
  • London, England: PM Keir Starmer viewed Queen Elizabeth Memorial design; admitted mistake appointing Peter Mandelson
  • Kismayo, Somalia: displaced pupils return to camp; millions face drought after three failed rainy seasons
  • Malabo, Equatorial Guinea: Pope Leo XIV led mass; declined to debate Trump on Iran war
  • Kabul, Afghanistan: children attend school founded by Madina Mansoor despite Taliban restrictions
  • Shreveport, Louisiana, US: eight children killed; suspect Shamar Elkins died in police pursuit
  • Hong Kong, China: residents retrieve belongings from fire-damaged building
  • Havana, Cuba: woman looks at rubbish; Mexico, Spain, Brazil urged dialogue amid US pressure
  • Tirana, Albania: opposition protesters threw molotov cocktails demanding PM Edi Rama's resignation
  • Tokyo, Japan: Yabusame horseback archery demonstration at Sumida Park
  • Maastricht, Netherlands: peloton reflected in mirrors during Amstel gold race
  • Manchester, England: Erling Haaland headed ball; Pep Guardiola urged focus after 2-1 win over Arsenal

Entities

Artists

  • Amal Khalil
  • Madina Mansoor
  • Erling Haaland
  • Pep Guardiola

Institutions

  • Hezbollah
  • EU
  • Manchester City
  • Arsenal

Locations

  • Nabatieh, Lebanon
  • Lebanon
  • Baysariyeh, Lebanon
  • Jerusalem
  • Israel
  • Kfar Sir, Lebanon
  • Sa-Nur, West Bank
  • West Bank
  • Tehran, Iran
  • Iran
  • Pakistan
  • Russia
  • Oman
  • Shostka, Ukraine
  • Ukraine
  • Dnipro, Ukraine
  • Karachi, Pakistan
  • London, England
  • England
  • British Museum
  • Kismayo, Somalia
  • Somalia
  • Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
  • Equatorial Guinea
  • Kabul, Afghanistan
  • Afghanistan
  • Shreveport, Louisiana, US
  • Louisiana
  • United States
  • Hong Kong, China
  • China
  • Havana, Cuba
  • Cuba
  • Mexico
  • Spain
  • Brazil
  • Tirana, Albania
  • Albania
  • Tokyo, Japan
  • Japan
  • Sumida Park
  • Maastricht, Netherlands
  • Netherlands
  • Manchester, England
  • Etihad Stadium

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