24 hours in pictures: India train derailment, Festive Chicken workers picket and more
Through the lens: The Citizen's Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world.
In South Africa, workers at Astral Foods’ Festive Chicken plant in Olifantsfontein protested on November 11, 2026. They demanded monthly salaries of R13,500, medical aid, and adequate personal protective equipment (PPE). The picket highlighted their struggle for better wages and working conditions.
Meanwhile, railway officials in India were seen inspecting a derailed train engine near Digaru railway station, outside Guwahati. The incident occurred on the same day as the visual snapshot, demonstrating ongoing safety concerns in the country's railway system.
Elsewhere, Polish nationalists and far-right groups joined in Warsaw's Independence Day march on the same day. Their presence added a political dimension to the festivities, showcasing the diversity of participants in the historic event.
In Cologne, Germany, revelers marked the beginning of the Carnival season. As the festive atmosphere commenced, the city buzzed with excitement and anticipation for the colorful parades and celebrations to come.
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