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Supporters chant outside of a Hong Kong court while as dozens of pro-democracy protesters are expected to arrive after being charged with rioting. IMAGES
In Moscow, mourners brave the risk of arrest to come and pay their respects at the funeral of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The ceremony comes two weeks after he died in an Arctic prison -- a death that his supporters have blamed on Russian President Vladimir Putin. IMAGES
Thousands of people gather in Niger's capital to support the coup that toppled the democratically elected government, as Western countries grow increasingly concerned about regional security. In the heart of Niamey, demonstrators, some waving giant Russian flags, chant anti-French slogans at a rally to mark the anniversary of the West African country's independence from France in 1960. IMAGES
People flood the streets of Sao Paulo in a show of support on independence day for President Jair Bolsonaro, who is locked in an all-out political battle with institutions including the Supreme Court. IMAGES
People take part in a protest against racism in front of a mural of England footballer Marcus Rashford that was defaced following the team's Euro 2020 final defeat to Italy on Sunday. Locals have since covered the hateful language with messages of support. IMAGES