Thousands of protesters marched through Barcelona against plans to expand El Prat Airport, raising concerns about pollution, tourism and the impact on local communities and wildlife.

Protesters said a larger airport could increase tourist numbers and put further pressure on the city’s environment and green spaces.

Organizers also warned about the effects of expansion on nature in Barcelona and surrounding areas.

Members of Iran’s Basij force and volunteers marched through Tehran carrying weapons and swords during a rally linked to the government’s Janfada campaign.

The campaign calls for volunteers willing to serve the country and, according to participants, be prepared to sacrifice their lives.

One woman at the rally said she was ready to take up arms if needed.

More than 10,000 members of Chile’s armed forces and security institutions took part in the country’s annual military parade in Santiago to mark Army Day.

President Jose Antonio Kast presided over the ceremony for the first time since taking office. The parade was held at O’Higgins Park and included the Gendarmerie for the first time.

Palestinian artist Ubayy Al-Qarashli has painted a mural of US rapper Macklemore on the ruins of a building in Gaza City, honoring his support for Palestinians.

The artist said the mural reflects appreciation for people who have stood with Palestine and Gaza, adding that their support is recognized by those living in Gaza.

A wildfire is raging on San Marcos Hill near the Colombian tourist town of Villa de Leyva, with flames spreading across the hillside.

Colombian authorities say the blaze has destroyed around 40 hectares of forest. The fire is burning near the colonial town, located about three hours from Bogotá.

Dutch riot police clashed with around 500 far-right protesters during a rally in central The Hague.

Protesters threw fireworks and other projectiles at police after chanting anti-Semitic slogans. Several people were arrested, while water cannons were briefly used to disperse the crowd.

The “We Are The People” rally was held to protest government policies, particularly on immigration.

At least 31 people, including 16 police personnel, were killed in an explosion and gun attack on a police headquarters in Kohat, northern Pakistan, according to a senior police official cited by AFP.

Attackers stormed the Old Police Lines complex on Friday, triggering clashes that were still ongoing. Electricity workers repaired damaged power lines while security personnel patrolled the site, where explosions damaged buildings and left rubble across the area.

The local militant group Ittehad-ul-Mujahideen Pakistan, a faction linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Firefighters in Ecuador’s capital Quito are using four helicopters to battle a forest fire on Casitagua Hill.

The helicopters are dropping water on the flames as huge columns of smoke rise above the mountain. The fires have put the capital on alert after more than a month without rain.

Thousands of protesters formed a human chain around Washington’s Kennedy Center to oppose changes to the arts institution under President Donald Trump.

The demonstration came after the center’s board voted to close the facility and amid concerns over Trump’s threats to potentially demolish the building.

Protesters called for the institution to be preserved, with some describing the changes as a threat to the arts.

Residents in Valencia have criticized the timing of emergency alerts after heavy rainfall caused flooding and damaged roads.

Cars were left submerged in floodwater in Torrente following a brief but intense downpour. Spain’s weather agency AEMET had issued warnings for heavy rain in eastern regions, while some residents said the ES-Alert warnings arrived after flooding had already begun.