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French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron leave the St. Damasus Courtyard at the end of their meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican.French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron leave the St. Damasus Courtyard at the end of their meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican.

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Pope Leo XIV in Va tican City

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Pope Leo XIV in Va tican City

Emergency workers continue to search through the rubble at Corniche el Mazraa in Beirut, a day after an Israeli airstrike struck without warning. At least 303 people were killed and around 1,150 wounded in a wave of Israeli attacks across Lebanon on April 8, 2026, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Officials confirmed the toll, noting that many of the victims were civilians, including at least 110 women, children, and elderly individuals.Emergency workers continue to search through the rubble at Corniche el Mazraa in Beirut, a day after an Israeli airstrike struck without warning. At least 303 people were killed and around 1,150 wounded in a wave of Israeli attacks across Lebanon on April 8, 2026, according to the country’s Health Ministry. Officials confirmed the toll, noting that many of the victims were civilians, including at least 110 women, children, and elderly individuals.

Aftermath of Israeli Airstrike in Beirut - 9 Apr 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during Day 1 of the National Action Network (NAN) 35th Anniversary Convention at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on April 08, 2026 in New York City.New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during Day 1 of the National Action Network (NAN) 35th Anniversary Convention at Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel on April 08, 2026 in New York City.

2026 NAN Convention Day 1, Sheraton, New York, United States - 08 Apr 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses the Italian Senate for an update on Government action at Palazzo Madama in Rome.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses the Italian Senate for an update on Government action at Palazzo Madama in Rome.

Speech by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the Italian Senate in Rome

Speech by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the Italian Senate in Rome

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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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Activists are on their knees performing as Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.Activists are on their knees performing as Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists are on their knees performing as Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists are seen performing as Israeli soldiers and others as Palestinian hostages during the rally. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.Activists are seen performing as Israeli soldiers and others as Palestinian hostages during the rally. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists are seen performing as Israeli soldiers and others as Palestinian hostages during the rally. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

A woman holding a Palestinian flag is seen watching the performance. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.A woman holding a Palestinian flag is seen watching the performance. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

A woman holding a Palestinian flag is seen watching the performance. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

A view of the "Palestinian hostages" performing in the middle of the square. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.A view of the "Palestinian hostages" performing in the middle of the square. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

A view of the "Palestinian hostages" performing in the middle of the square. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

The activists, performing as Palestinian hostages, are walking barefoot on the streets. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.The activists, performing as Palestinian hostages, are walking barefoot on the streets. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

The activists, performing as Palestinian hostages, are walking barefoot on the streets. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists performing are leading the silent march. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.Activists performing are leading the silent march. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists performing are leading the silent march. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

People on the terraces are seen watching the pro-Palestinian activists passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.People on the terraces are seen watching the pro-Palestinian activists passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

People on the terraces are seen watching the pro-Palestinian activists passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

An activist performs as an Israeli soldier is disturbing the "Palestinian hostages". Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.An activist performs as an Israeli soldier is disturbing the "Palestinian hostages". Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

An activist performs as an Israeli soldier is disturbing the "Palestinian hostages". Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists on the streets are observing the silent procession passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.Activists on the streets are observing the silent procession passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists on the streets are observing the silent procession passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

An activist dressed as an Israeli soldier is admonishing one of the Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.An activist dressed as an Israeli soldier is admonishing one of the Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

An activist dressed as an Israeli soldier is admonishing one of the Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

People shopping are seen watching the silent procession of pro-Palestinian activists passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.People shopping are seen watching the silent procession of pro-Palestinian activists passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

People shopping are seen watching the silent procession of pro-Palestinian activists passing by. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists posing as Palestinian hostages are seen walking barefoot and blindfolded. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.Activists posing as Palestinian hostages are seen walking barefoot and blindfolded. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists posing as Palestinian hostages are seen walking barefoot and blindfolded. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists are holding placards with photos of Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.Activists are holding placards with photos of Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

Activists are holding placards with photos of Palestinian hostages. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

A silent procession of pro-Palestinian activists is passing by in front of several stores. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.A silent procession of pro-Palestinian activists is passing by in front of several stores. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.

A silent procession of pro-Palestinian activists is passing by in front of several stores. Activists performed as the Palestinian hostages held by the Israel government during a silent procession through the city to demand their release and against Israel's new execution law. With this protest, Nijmegen for Palestine wants to draw attention to the Palestinian hostages, who are often held for months, even years, without charge in appalling Israeli detention camps.