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A hush fell over South Korea Thursday as more than half a million students sat the high-stakes national university entrance exam, with authorities taking extraordinary measures to minimise distractions. The nine-hour test is crucial not only for securing spots in top universities, but is also considered key for elevated social status, lucrative careers and even marriage prospects.
Thousands gather in downtown Santiago for an LGBTQ+ rights march after a two-year suspension due to the pandemic. With just one week to go until the 2021 Chilean general election, demonstrators share their hopes for a more "inclusive, diverse and egalitarian country". "I come to fight for my rights as a citizen, that is why I am here, to demonstrate, to be present, with my partner," says one marcher.
Britain's royals and politicians participate in Sunday's Remembrance service, which honours fallen troops. Queen Elizabeth II is absent from the event - which is close to the monarch's heart - after suffering from a "sprained back," according to a palace statement. IMAGES
"I always feel proud of my husband," says Meghan Markle while holding hands with her husband, Prince Harry, on the Salute to Freedom Gala red carpet at the Intrepid Museum in New York, the eve of Veterans' Day. IMAGES
Thousands of demonstrators marched on the New Zealand parliament Tuesday to protest against Covid-19 restrictions.
About 16,000 chanting fans packed an energised Stockholm arena as the Ukrainian team Na'vi defeated G2 Esports to win one of the biggest titles in pro gaming. After the pandemic caused a two-year pause to in-person events, Counter-Strike -- one of the world's most popular competitive video games -- was back in front of a live audience in the Swedish capital.
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