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Protesters are seen holding placards and flags during a protest in support of Ukrainian people. The conflict in Ukraine has escalated again in recent days, while security advisors from several countries met in Kyiv to advance an international peace plan. Russia has also announced a new policy of permanent conscription starting in 2026, reinforcing the country's militarization. Meanwhile, a survey revealed that 76% of Ukrainians reject any agreement that involves ceding occupied territories to Russia, showing that society remains steadfast despite the wear and tear of war.Protesters are seen holding placards and flags during a protest in support of Ukrainian people. The conflict in Ukraine has escalated again in recent days, while security advisors from several countries met in Kyiv to advance an international peace plan. Russia has also announced a new policy of permanent conscription starting in 2026, reinforcing the country's militarization. Meanwhile, a survey revealed that 76% of Ukrainians reject any agreement that involves ceding occupied territories to Russia, showing that society remains steadfast despite the wear and tear of war.

Protest in support of the Ukrainian people in Lisbon, Portugal

The conflict in Ukraine has escalated again in recent days, while security advisors from several countries met in Kyiv to advance an international peace plan. Russia has also announced a new policy of permanent conscription starting in 2026, reinforcing the country's militarization. Meanwhile, a survey revealed that 76% of Ukrainians reject any agreement that involves ceding occupied territories to Russia, showing that society remains steadfast despite the wear and tear of war.

Luís Marques Mendes, presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (PSD) seen campaigning at the weekly market in Espinho. Luís Marques Mendes visited the weekly market in Espinho as part of his campaign for Portugal’s presidential election scheduled for January 18, engaging directly with local vendors and residents alongside his wife, Rosa Salazar. Representing the Social Democratic Party (PSD) with support from the CDS – People's Party, the visit formed part of a nationwide final push.Luís Marques Mendes, presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party (PSD) seen campaigning at the weekly market in Espinho. Luís Marques Mendes visited the weekly market in Espinho as part of his campaign for Portugal’s presidential election scheduled for January 18, engaging directly with local vendors and residents alongside his wife, Rosa Salazar. Representing the Social Democratic Party (PSD) with support from the CDS – People's Party, the visit formed part of a nationwide final push.

Presidential candidate Luis Marques Mendes and his wife Rosa Salazar campaign in Aveiro, Portugal -

Presidential candidate Luis Marques Mendes and his wife Rosa Salazar campaign in Aveiro, Portugal

A protester in a full face covering shouts their message as the demonstration comes against the police cordon. Protesters gathered outside HMP New Hall, where Heba Muraisi is being held on remand after being arrested in November 2024 for alleged offences relating to Palestine Action. Her protest continues in jail by way of a hunger strike, where she has been refusing food for 62 days. Heba demands a return to HMP Bronzefield to be nearer her family and friends. Along with three other hunger strikers, she is also demanding a fair trial, an end to all censorship, immediate bail, the de-proscription of Palestine Action, and the closure of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems' UK sites.A protester in a full face covering shouts their message as the demonstration comes against the police cordon. Protesters gathered outside HMP New Hall, where Heba Muraisi is being held on remand after being arrested in November 2024 for alleged offences relating to Palestine Action. Her protest continues in jail by way of a hunger strike, where she has been refusing food for 62 days. Heba demands a return to HMP Bronzefield to be nearer her family and friends. Along with three other hunger strikers, she is also demanding a fair trial, an end to all censorship, immediate bail, the de-proscription of Palestine Action, and the closure of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems' UK sites.

Protesters Demand Justice For Hunger Striker in Wakefield

Protesters gathered outside HMP New Hall where Heba Muraisi is being held on remand after being arrested in November 2024 for alleged offences relating to Palestine Action. Her protest continues in jail by way of a hunger strike where she has been refusing food for 62 days. Heba demands a return to HMP Bronzefield to be nearer her family and friends. Along with three other hunger strikers she is also demanding a fair trial, an end to all censorship, immediate bail, the de-proscription of Palestine Action, and the closure of Israeli arms manufacturer Elbit Systems' UK sites.

Henrique Gouveia e Melo arrives to participate in the all eleven candidates for the Presidency of the Republic debate at RTP. The presidential campaign is being held from January 04 to 14 and elections will be held in Portugal on January 18, 2026, with a possible second round on February 08, 2026.Henrique Gouveia e Melo arrives to participate in the all eleven candidates for the Presidency of the Republic debate at RTP. The presidential campaign is being held from January 04 to 14 and elections will be held in Portugal on January 18, 2026, with a possible second round on February 08, 2026.

All eleven candidates for the Presidency of the Republic debate in Lisbon

All eleven candidates for the Presidency of the Republic debate in Lisbon

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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A couple displays two Spanish newspapers with the news of Nicolás Maduro's capture by the US. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A couple displays two Spanish newspapers with the news of Nicolás Maduro's capture by the US. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A couple displays two Spanish newspapers with the news of Nicolás Maduro's capture by the US. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester holds a banner with a caricature of Donald Trump drinking Venezuelan oil. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A protester holds a banner with a caricature of Donald Trump drinking Venezuelan oil. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester holds a banner with a caricature of Donald Trump drinking Venezuelan oil. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A woman with her face painted with Venezuelan flags. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A woman with her face painted with Venezuelan flags. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A woman with her face painted with Venezuelan flags. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester writes a banner. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A protester writes a banner. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester writes a banner. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity) Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity) Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains profanity) Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A Peruvian folk group participates by singing traditional songs. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A Peruvian folk group participates by singing traditional songs. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A Peruvian folk group participates by singing traditional songs. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A woman protests wearing a pro-Palestinian cap. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A woman protests wearing a pro-Palestinian cap. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A woman protests wearing a pro-Palestinian cap. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A man protests wearing a traditional Soviet hat with the communist insignia. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A man protests wearing a traditional Soviet hat with the communist insignia. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A man protests wearing a traditional Soviet hat with the communist insignia. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Protesters carry signs against the US. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester carries a portrait of Nicolás Maduro. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A protester carries a portrait of Nicolás Maduro. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester carries a portrait of Nicolás Maduro. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester carries a portrait of Nicolás Maduro. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.A protester carries a portrait of Nicolás Maduro. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

A protester carries a portrait of Nicolás Maduro. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Ione Belarra, Member of Parliament for Podemos in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, is seen. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Ione Belarra, Member of Parliament for Podemos in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, is seen. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Ione Belarra, Member of Parliament for Podemos in the Spanish Congress of Deputies, is seen. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.

Protesters carry signs against the US and Donald Trump. During a rally organized by leftist groups in front of the US Embassy in Madrid to condemn the attacks carried out by the United States in Caracas in the early hours of January 3rd and the illegal arrest of President Nicolás Maduro and his transfer to a prison in New York along with his wife.