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World in pictures, October 21, 2026

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors.

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  1. Economy

    Japan moves visitor tax refunds to after departure from Nov. 1

  2. World News

    UN seeks early action on El Niño as hunger risk threatens 50 million

  3. World News

    Sunrise lights Ramses II statue as crowds visit Abu Simbel

  4. Economy

    Uganda’s export earnings rise 36 percent as gold shipments gain

  5. Markets

    Meta’s future commitments total about US$825 billion as AI expansion continues

  6. Markets

    Barclays expects around 5,000 job cuts by end of 2026