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Italian far-right leader Matteo Salvini is to stand trial on charges of illegally detaining migrants at sea, after senators voted to strip him of his parliamentary immunity. IMAGES
The far-right National Rally's (RN) Marine Le Pen meets Matteo Salvini, head of Italy's anti-immigrant League party in Brussels, following the European elections, which saw the far-right make big gains. IMAGES
Italy's new far-right government wins a vote of confidence at the Senate, after Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni outlined a programme reaffirming her support for the EU, NATO and Ukraine and presenting herself as a steady hand to guide her country through turbulent times. IMAGES
Matteo Salvini, leader of Italy's anti-immigration League party, casts his vote in Sunday's general election, which is expected to usher in the country's first government led by the far-right since World War II. IMAGES
The United States' Senate acquits President Donald Trump of abuse of power, the first of two impeachment charges, following a historic two-week trial. After votes are counted, Chief Justice John Roberts announces "48 senators have pronounced Donald John Trump, President of the United States, guilty as charged. 52 senators have announced him not guilty as charged." SOUNDBITE
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.