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24 hours in pictures: France riots, Candice Swanepoel on the Victoria’s Secret runway and more

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24 hours in pictures: France riots, Candice Swanepoel on the Victoria’s Secret runway and more

In Lyon, France, city hall staff worked to erase graffiti from the Bartholdi Fountain in Place des Terreaux, following two days of violent protests over the cost of living. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world in Los Angeles, Candice Swanepoel walked the runway for the 2026 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, captivating audiences at the event.

In Ukraine, the aftermath of a Russian attack on a shopping mall in Kyiv loomed large, while in South Africa, former President Thabo Mbeki appeared before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to address claims of political interference in the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes.

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