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Russian state-owned news agency RIA Novosti publishes images of the UK ambassador to Russia Deborah Bronnert arriving at the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters. Protesters shout "Britain is a terrorist state" as she arrives, while Moscow maintains its claims that British navy personnel were involved in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. IMAGES
The new British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives at Downing Street in London after Britain's head of state, King Charles III, officially appointed the Labour leader during an audience at Buckingham Palace. IMAGES
Rishi Sunak arrives at Buckingham Palace to formally offer his resignation as Britain's prime minister to King Charles III. The constitutional tradition comes after a general election that saw a landslide victory for the Labour Party, ending 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule. IMAGES
Catherine, Princess of Wales, leaves a carriage alongside her three children at the annual celebration for King Charles III's official birthday, her first public appearance since December. Kate, 42, who revealed in March she was receiving chemotherapy treatment, makes a tentative return to public life for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer, attending the Trooping the Colour military parade in London. IMAGES
The UN Security Council for the first time demands a ceasefire in Gaza, with the United States which has vetoed previous bids, abstaining. The resolution, which demands an "immediate ceasefire" for the ongoing Muslim holy month of Ramadan that leads to a "lasting" truce, went through, with all other 14 Security Council members voting yes. 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.