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A charity ship carrying more than 200 migrants rescued in the Mediterranean enters the French port of Toulon, after the country allowed the ship to disembark in response to Italy's refusal to take passengers in. IMAGES
Thousands gather in central London for a demonstration in support of the Palestinian people as the bloody Israel-Hamas war continues. On Saturday January 13, the fighting entered its 99th day since the unprecedented Hamas attack of October 7 2023. Gunmen from the Gaza-based militant group entered Israel, killing 1,140 people, according to an AFP tally based on Israeli figures, and kidnapping a further 250. In response, Israel launched an all-out military campaign in the Gaza Strip, which the territory's Hamas-run health ministry says has killed more than 23,843 people, mostly women and children. IMAGES
Several thousand people are rallying in Paris in support of the Palestinian people. The march started from the Place de la Republique after the authorities changed the itinerary of the demonstration, which was initially due to start from the Place de l'Opera. IMAGES
Thousands of people march through the streets of Paris in support of the Palestinian people and call for a ceasefire in the besieged Gaza Strip. This comes a day after a week-long truce between Israel and Hamas expired. IMAGES
At least 1,000 people march in solidarity with Palestinians in Marseille, southern France, as Israel's army intensifies its assault on the Gaza Strip. Organisers said 4,000 people took to the streets, while police put the figure at 1,800. Israel unleashed its bombing campaign after Hamas gunmen stormed across the Gaza border on October 7, killing 1,400 people, mostly civilians, and seizing more than 220 hostages, according to Israeli officials. The Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza said Israeli strikes had since killed 7,703 people, mainly civilians, with more than 3,500 of them children. 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.