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The working session of the Franco-German Security and Defence Council kicks off in Meseberg, north of Berlin, with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, as well as French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné and his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, in attendance. IMAGES
After another night of violence, French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a Defence and National Security Council meeting on the riots in New Caledonia. IMAGES
EU Council President Charles Michel meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he threatens to veto a massive aid package of 50 billion euros ($54 billion) and a promise of formal membership talks with Ukraine during the upcoming EU summit. IMAGES
Boris Johnson leaves a public inquiry into his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic after attending the first of two gruelling days in the witness box. The former British prime minister apologised for "the pain and the loss and the suffering" caused by the pandemic but defended his government. Johnson has faced a barrage of criticism from former aides for alleged indecisiveness and a lack of scientific understanding during the crisis. IMAGES
People head downstairs at the Intercontinental Hotel in Tel Aviv as rocket warning sirens are heard. Moments later the all-clear is given and people return to the lobby. Former French Prime Minister Manuel Valls is due to give a press conference at the same venue later Monday. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.