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Thousands of demonstrators waving Catalan flags gather in central Barcelona as part of a region-wide strike against the trial of separatist leaders for their role in a failed 2017 secession attempt. IMAGES
Tens of thousands of Catalans gather to demand the release of regional officials who were jailed for their push for independence from Spain, which has left the country mired in a political crisis. IMAGES
Protesters blocked roads and train lines across Catalonia on Wednesday, provoking commuter anger in a strike called by a pro-independence union after separatist leaders were detained in Madrid over their divisive secession drive. IMAGES of protesters blocking Sants train station
Departure boards at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion airport show delayed flights, as a nationwide strike aimed at ramping up pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza begins. IMAGES
Airports and train stations are empty in Buenos Aires as labor unions calls for a second nationwide strike against Milei's proposed liberalizing reforms, which got a provisional green light from Congress. 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.