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Saudi Arabia displays the weapons used in the attacks on two of its oil facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais during a press conference for Aramco's investigation findings in Riyadh. IMAGES
Images show damages caused by a missile attack launched by Yemen's Huthi rebel on a Saudi Aramco oil facility in the Red Sea city of Jeddah, triggering an explosion and a fire in a fuel tank. The strike occurred the day after the kingdom hosted a virtual summit of G20 nations, and more than a year after the targeting of major Aramco sites that caused turmoil on global oil markets. IMAGES TO COMPLETE VIDI8VR3BB_EN
Images taken during a press tour show the damage at the site of one of Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil installations in Abqaiq following an attack that Saudi Arabia said was "unquestionably" sponsored by Iran. IMAGES
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemns a drone strike on Tel Aviv claimed by Yemen's Huthis that left one person dead, expressing concern over a possible further escalation, a spokesman says. "The Secretary-General remains deeply concerned about the risk such dangerous acts pose for further escalation in the region," says Farhan Haq, adding a call for "maximum restraint." SOUNDBITE
The EU's spokesperson repeats the bloc's condemnation of the attack on Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, who on Wednesday was reportedly shot and hospitalised after a cabinet meeting. "Such acts of violence have no place in our society and weaken democracy" says Eric Mamer. SOUNDBITE
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.