The week in pictures: US midterms 'Blue Wave', French protests and Dakar Youth Olympics

Home Europe From the Democratic Party's big wins in the US midterm elections to France's ongoing student-led protests and the first Olympic sports event held on African soil, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images. Issued on: 08/11/2026 - 17:21 3 min Reading time Athletes enter the sea during the Triathlon Women's Individual race at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal on November 6, 2026. © Kieran Cleeves, OIS/IOC via AP Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed celebrates with his wife after winning a closely watched Senate race in Michigan to become the United States' first Muslim senator on November 4, 2026. © Brian Snyder, Reuters Supporters of James Talarico celebrate in Austin after his historic win in the Senate race in Texas, the first by a Democrat in more than 30 years. © Brandon Bell, Getty Images via AFP US President Donald Trump reacted to his party's crushing midterms defeat by placing a MAGA-style cap with the word "VETO" on his desk at the Oval Office on November 5, 2026. © Alex Brandon, AP A billboard in Tehran depicts US special envoy Steve Witkoff, US President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Vice Presid...