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A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond:Recent highlights include a model in Kenya promoting International Youth Day, South African climate activists protesting in Cape Town, and festivities celebrating Yoruba traditions in Nigeria. Additionally, significant cultural events featured musicians performing in the US and Tunisia, along with a stone artefact recovery in Alexandria. Want More Context? 🔎

Ahmad Alzoubi, a Palestinian scholar and director of MEMO Brazil, conducted lectures in Chile addressing the inadequate media coverage of Palestine and the need to label the violence as genocide. He emphasized the importance of supporting Palestinian journalists and urged students to include Palestinian narratives in their research, highlighting the lack of Latin American perspectives in mainstream media discussions about the region.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNbBHpUXICw Want More Context? 🔎

As the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement, dramatic ICE arrests across the U.S. have elicited mixed reactions. Witnesses generally have the right to film ICE encounters in public, although legal and practical risks exist, including potential penalties for those using apps to alert about ICE activity, highlighting the tension between law enforcement and First Amendment rights. Want More Context? 🔎

Emmanuel Haro's parents, Jake and Rebecca, have been arrested in connection with the presumed death of their seven-month-old son, who was reported missing on August 14. The local sheriff's office has stated that the baby was likely not kidnapped, prompting a search for his remains, while Jake has a prior conviction for child cruelty. Want More Context? 🔎

The embassy, which would be situated near the Tower of London, would be the largest in Europe.The British government has extended the deadline to October for a decision on China's plans to build its largest embassy in Europe, amid concerns over security and potential spying. Opposition from pro-democracy activists and local residents persists, as the embassy's plans include redacted areas, sparking fears of misuse against political opponents. Want More Context? 🔎

Erik Menendez was denied parole on the 36th anniversary of the murder of his parents during a nearly 10-hour hearing, where the board cited his prison behavior and the nature of the crime as key factors. He will be eligible for another hearing in three years, with the board emphasizing that he poses an unreasonable risk to public safety despite support from family members. Want More Context? 🔎