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The week in pictures: 9/11 anniversary, far-right win in Germany and Houthis' Yemen offensive

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A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's…

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  • A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images, from commemorations marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks to the breakthrough win for Germany's far-right AfD party and the lightening offensive that has left Yemen's…
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 10:48:49 UTC.

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  1. Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni govt forces

  2. Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea

  3. Middle East live: Houthis say hit Saudi base after renewed fighting with Yemeni forces

  4. Yemen: Houthi offensive triggers new displacement crisis

  5. Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia

  6. Fighting continues between Yemen gov’t forces, Houthis: What is the latest?

  7. The week in pictures: 9/11 anniversary, far-right win in Germany and Houthis' Yemen offensive

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24