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The week in pictures: Escalating protests across Europe and the tragic capsize of a migrant boat

The week in pictures: Escalating protests across Europe and the tragic capsize of a migrant boat
France 24 Sunday 18 October 2026, 13:36 UTC By FRANCE 24 1 min read
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The week in pictures: Escalating protests across Europe and the tragic capsize of a migrant boat In pictures France From student protests and heightened tensions across French demonstrations on October 17, to ongoing anti-government marches in Albania and the tragic sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week. Advertising Keywords for this article

The week in pictures: Escalating protests across Europe and the tragic capsize of a migrant boat In pictures France From student protests and heightened tensions across French demonstrations on October 17, to ongoing anti-government marches in Albania and the tragic sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week. Advertising Keywords for this article
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