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Pope Leo XIV delivers his speech during a visit at the "Med 25 Bel Espoir" Peace Training Ship, anchored in the port of Ostia, near RomePope Leo XIV delivers his speech during a visit at the "Med 25 Bel Espoir" Peace Training Ship, anchored in the port of Ostia, near Rome

Pope Leo XIV at the "Med 25 Bel Espoir" Peace Training Ship

Pope Leo XIV at the Med 25 Bel Espoir Peace Training Ship

His excellency Wiliam Ruto, President of the republic of Kenya, speaks during the state funeral of the late former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Kenyans gathered at the Nyayo National stadium for a state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He passed away at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India.His excellency Wiliam Ruto, President of the republic of Kenya, speaks during the state funeral of the late former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Kenyans gathered at the Nyayo National stadium for a state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He passed away at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment at a hospital in India.

Kenyans mourn death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi, Kenya - 17 Oct 2025

Kenyans mourn death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi, Kenya - 17 Oct 2025

Protesters push a burning container during the riots in front of the Israeli consulate. A demonstration linked to the general strike in support of Palestine ended in violent clashes outside the Israeli consulate. Protesters burned containers and threw stones, prompting police to respond with force, using heavy charges and pepper spray to disperse the crowd.Protesters push a burning container during the riots in front of the Israeli consulate. A demonstration linked to the general strike in support of Palestine ended in violent clashes outside the Israeli consulate. Protesters burned containers and threw stones, prompting police to respond with force, using heavy charges and pepper spray to disperse the crowd.

Palestine protest in Barcelona, Spain - 15 Oct 2025

A demonstration held in connection with the general strike called in support of Palestine ended with serious riots in front of the Israeli consulate. Protesters burned containers, threw stones, and police responded with heavy charges and pepper spray.

Mariano Rajoy Brey, former Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018, attends an information breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid.Mariano Rajoy Brey, former Prime Minister of Spain from 2011 to 2018, attends an information breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid.

Information breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel in Madrid

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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 pro-Palestinian protester with her hands painted in red looks toward the police during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester with her hands painted in red looks toward the police during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester with her hands painted in red looks toward the police during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen carrying a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester is seen carrying a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen carrying a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen wearing a kufiyeh scarf while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester is seen wearing a kufiyeh scarf while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen wearing a kufiyeh scarf while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen draped with a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester is seen draped with a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen draped with a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen throwing trash on burning dumpsters during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester is seen throwing trash on burning dumpsters during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen throwing trash on burning dumpsters during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen carrying a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester is seen carrying a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen carrying a Palestinian flag while dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A person is seen writing " there's no peace" on a wall during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A person is seen writing " there's no peace" on a wall during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A person is seen writing " there's no peace" on a wall during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester carries a placard reading "Gaza is not alone" during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester carries a placard reading "Gaza is not alone" during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester carries a placard reading "Gaza is not alone" during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen draped with a Palestinian flag as dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A pro-Palestinian protester is seen draped with a Palestinian flag as dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A pro-Palestinian protester is seen draped with a Palestinian flag as dumpsters burn in the background during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A young pro-Palestinian protester is seen with a Palestinian flag painted on her face during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.A young pro-Palestinian protester is seen with a Palestinian flag painted on her face during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

A young pro-Palestinian protester is seen with a Palestinian flag painted on her face during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters march and chant while holding placards and Palestinian flags during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.Pro-Palestinian protesters march and chant while holding placards and Palestinian flags during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters march and chant while holding placards and Palestinian flags during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Burning dumpsters are seen during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.Burning dumpsters are seen during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Burning dumpsters are seen during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Burning dumpsters are seen during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.Burning dumpsters are seen during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Burning dumpsters are seen during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold placards and chant slogans during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.Pro-Palestinian protesters hold placards and chant slogans during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters hold placards and chant slogans during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters march with placards and waving Palestinian flags during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.Pro-Palestinian protesters march with placards and waving Palestinian flags during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters march with placards and waving Palestinian flags during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters march with Palestinian flags while chanting during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.Pro-Palestinian protesters march with Palestinian flags while chanting during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.

Pro-Palestinian protesters march with Palestinian flags while chanting during the demonstration. A nationwide strike was held all over Spain, with demonstration in all the main cities. More than 20.000 of pro-Palestinian protesters marched in Barcelona, with several clashes with police and episodes of looting and burning of dumpsters.