Hundreds of Indonesians gathered in central Jakarta on Wednesday to protest economic hardship, corruption and the government’s response to devastating wildfires.

The fires have created toxic haze that has sickened thousands, fueling public anger over the authorities’ handling of the crisis.

Aerial images released by Spain’s Guardia Civil show the aftermath of a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid.

Regional authorities told AFP that at least 30 people were killed in the crash.

Costa Rica’s Ministry of Justice has released images showing the first inmates arriving at the country’s new High-Containment Centre Against Organised Crime (CACCO).

The maximum-security facility is modeled after a prison built under El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele as part of his crackdown on gangs, a policy that has drawn criticism from human rights organizations.

Palestinians gathered at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis to bid farewell to relatives killed in an overnight 'Israeli' strike in the Al-Iqlimi area of Al-Mawasi, west of Khan Yunis.

'Israel’s' military told AFP it was “not aware” of any military activity in the area on Monday.

One resident called on mediators to pressure 'Israel' to resolve the ongoing conflict, so displaced Palestinians can return to Rafah, their homes and their land.

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi group released footage it says shows attacks targeting Saudi forces along border fronts in Najran, Jizan and Asir.

Hundreds of students took to the streets in Banjul, Gambia, to protest deteriorating study conditions and problems with food and internet access.

“Our welfare is not negotiable,” said student Demba Bojang, as demonstrators called for improvements to their educational environment.

'Israeli' voters lined up at a polling station in Safed, northern Israel, as election banners and campaign materials for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and far-right parties, including Itamar Ben-Gvir’s Otzma Yehudit, were displayed around the city.

The vote takes place amid a closely contested general election, with security among voters’ main concerns.

Palestinian citizens of Israel cast their ballots in the general election, with voters calling for political change and equal rights.

The election takes place amid deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership.

Residents of the Kiryat Arba settlement in the southern occupied West Bank cast their votes in Israel’s general election.

One voter criticised the country’s legal system, arguing that it follows European and American laws rather than Jewish law.

Riot police clashed with demonstrators in Lille, northern France, at the end of a day of protests, using water hoses, tear gas and stun grenades.

Hundreds of demonstrations are taking place across France amid growing public anger over the cost of living.

Security forces were deployed in large numbers to prevent a repeat of the violence that marked recent protests.