French prosecutors have requested seven years in prison and a fine of 300,000 euros or around $325,000 for former President Nicolas Sarkozy.

Libya witnesses escalating racial violence against Black migrants, fueled by EU-backed policies and government incitement, raising alarm over human rights abuses.

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Eloy Martin, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide made or published by The Associated Press in the past week.