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Thousands take part in a rally in Trafalgar Square in support of Palestinians and an immediate ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas War, with many holding "Free Palestine" placards whilst chanting "From the river to the sea Palestine shall be free". London has seen large demonstrations on three successive weekends since Hamas gunmen on October 7 killed 1,400 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli officials. Since then, Israel has relentlessly bombarded the Palestinian territory and sent in ground troops, with the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza saying more than 9,200 people have been killed, two-thirds of them women and children. IMAGES
Thousands of pro-government demonstrators gather in Copacabana, to support the government of President Jair Bolsonaro as it seeks to pass its signature economic policy amid growing opposition. IMAGES
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's main rival in Sunday's polls Muharrem Ince holds a rally in Istanbul on the eve of the election. The candidate for the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) has in the space of weeks risen from being a fiery parliamentarian to a presidential contender who has energised the Turkish opposition and poses a serious challenge to President Erdogan. IMAGES
Muharrem Ince, the main opponent of outgoing President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Sunday's presidential election in Turkey, holds a campaign rally in the capital Ankara in front of thousands of people. IMAGES
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the main opposition party to former PM Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, holds a rally in Dhaka to celebrate Hasina's resignation, as her 15 year rule came to an end on 5 August amid weeks-long deadly protests. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.