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Week in pictures: A solar eclipse, quake in Colombia and Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank A solar eclipse seen across parts of Europe, ongoing search-and-rescue efforts in Colombia after a devastating earthquake killed at least 300 people and left hundreds missing, and escalating violence by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank, condemned by the US ambassador to Israel as "acts of terror": FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6lM.g

Hamas begins crucial talks with Egypt on Trump's Gaza peace plan A Hamas delegation began a meeting with Egypt's spy chief on Sunday to discuss ways to advance the implementation of a post-war plan for Gaza, an official from the Palestinian group told AFP. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6lI.g

WAFCON: Malawi and Cameroon face off for historic first crown Malawi and Cameroon will face off this Sunday in Rabat at 9pm Paris time in the final of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations. A surprising matchup, with each nation hoping to secure the first continental title in its history. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6l0.g

Spanish fighter jet downs drone breaching Romania's airspace A Spanish fighter jet on Sunday shot down a drone that breached Romania's airspace near the border with Ukraine and Moldova, Romania's defence ministry said, in the latest incident to highlight the challenges facing NATO states bordering Ukraine. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6kQ.g

Thousands await aid after deadly Indonesian quake Thousands of evacuees on Indonesia's Flores island began receiving aid on Sunday after a 7.7-magnitude quake killed 48 people, injured dozens and damaged hundreds of houses and buildings. Some 5,000 people fled their homes and in some areas people were left without electricity and telecommunications. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6kD.g

EU sends aircraft and villagers evacuate as Belgium battles record wildfire Firefighters in Belgium battled one of the country's worst-ever wildfires late on Saturday as a rapidly growing blaze scorched more than 2,700 hectares of land. The EU scrambled helicopters and water bombers as hundreds of villagers were under evacuation orders. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6kA.g

Colombia's new president asks Trump to suspend tariffs after deadly earthquake Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on US President Donald Trump to suspend tariffs on the South American nation as the country contiues to reel from a deadly earthquake. At least 300 people were killed in the quake that devastated the western Colombian cities of Cali and Pereira. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6k5.g

Flood in rural northwestern Spain kills two, injures two babies Two women were killed and two babies were injured when torrential rain sparked a flood and a landslide in rural northwestern Spain on Saturday, authorities said. The flood comes after weeks of heatwaves and wildfires in the country. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6jx.g

Live: Moscow targeted by 600 drones overnight, explosions heard in Kyiv Six hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital's mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory. The assault came as Russian ⁠forces launched a ​missile attack on Kyiv, sparking fires in at least two districts of Ukraine's capital, Mayor ​Vitali ‌Klitschko said. Follow our live blog for all the latest updates. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6jp.g

Israeli strikes kill 11 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah threatens to retaliate Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people Saturday, some of the deadliest since deals in June eased hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel's military said the strikes were in retaliation for an attack by Hezbollah on its troops in the country's south and the Iran-backed militant group said that the attacks would be "met with what they deserve". 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6j5.g

French swimmer Marchand wins 200-meter butterfly final at European Swimming Championships French swimming star Léon Marchand won the 200-meter butterfly final at the European Swimming Championships on Saturday in Paris. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6iS.g

South Korea president proposes talks with Pyongyang to formally end Korean War South Korean President Lee Jae-myung proposed on Saturday that Pyongyang engage in dialogue to formally end the Korean War, which has technically been ongoing for more than 70 years due to the lack of a peace treaty. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6iH.g

French father and two children rescued after 16 hours adrift off Thai island A French family was rescued after drifting for more than 16 hours off the coast of the Thai island of Koh Samui, where their jet ski had capsized, a local official told AFP on Saturday. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6i4.g

Ukraine attacks Russian air base and rocket plant in Samara region Ukraine ⁠struck industrial infrastructure ​in Russia's ​Samara region on Saturday, local authorities said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed the attack, saying a rocket plant and air base were hit. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6hQ.g

'Suffocating restrictions' shadow five years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan Five years after seizing Kabul and returning to power, the Taliban is celebrating what it calls a more secure and "free" Afghanistan. But its anniversary comes amid mounting criticism over sweeping restrictions on women and girls, economic hardship and continued international isolation. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6gL.g

Deadly earthquake strikes Indonesia and triggers mass evacuations A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Indonesia’s eastern Flores island early Saturday, leaving at least 20 people dead and several others trapped beneath collapsed buildings. Emergency crews are racing to reach affected communities as landslides blocked roads and residents fled to higher ground amid fears of a tsunami. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6g6.g

Middle East live: Trump threatens US takeover of Hormuz as Iran vows to retain control US President Donald Trump threatened to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory after vowing to “finish defeating” Iran in a New York rally on Friday. Tehran rejected the claim on Saturday, with Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi saying the strategic waterway “will remain Iranian” and can be opened or closed only at Iran’s command. Follow our live blog for the latest updates. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6g4.g

Trump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations 'not nearly long enough' US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who have endured a record deployment of almost nine months, saying that the deployment had been “not nearly long enough”. The Lincoln has been supporting the US war against Iran, and reports have emerged of sailors struggling with mental health issues. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6ez.g

Teenage British cyclist Finlay ⁠Tarling dies in Tour of Portugal accident 19-year-old British cyclist Finlay ⁠Tarling died ​following a "serious accident" during the eighth stage ​of the Tour of Portugal race, tour organisers and his team said on Friday. 👉 Read more: https://f24.my/C6eG.g