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UK lawmakers vote in favour of the government's latest plans for sending migrants to Rwanda, which has split Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's ruling Conservative party. A knife-edge parliamentary vote in the House of Commons sees 313 MPs vote for the so-called Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill, with 269 against. IMAGES
"About the NATO membership, we have to take it calmly and we have to wait for the elections in Turkey to take place" says Finnish President Sauli Niinisto. The comment comes after the Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto announced Finland has to consider joining NATO without Sweden, whose bid appears to grind to a halt after Ankara blasted Stockholm over anti-Turkey protests. "Keep your watch on the ball but don’t be a ball yourself," adds Niinisto. SOUNDBITE
French lawmakers approve a law proposal against domestic violence, which will see France roll out electronic bracelets to protect abused women from further violence. IMAGES
Marine Le Pen and her fellow RN MPs make their return to the Palais Bourbon, amid a crowd of journalists. IMAGES
Ecologist MPs pose on the steps of the Palais Bourbon as they arrive at the National Assembly, following the Left's success in the legislative elections. They will be followed by the Insoumis members and then the Socialists. 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.
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