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Nordahl Lelandais, who is on trial for the murder of young soldier Arthur Noyer in 2017, arrives at the courthouse in Chambéry where he is on trial. The day is devoted to the pleadings of the civil parties and then to the prosecution's indictments. IMAGES
French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti arrives at Paris Courthouse as verdict is expected in his conflict of interest case that could seal the fate of this government stalwart. IMAGES
Trial opens for six teenagers for their role in the 2020 beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty, the first of two trials in a case that horrified France. The suspects, who were between the ages of 13 and 15 at the time of the murder, are accused of having been on the lookout for Paty, identifying him to the killer in exchange for money, or for making false accusations. Paty, a 47-year-old history and geography teacher, was stabbed and then beheaded near his secondary school in the Paris suburb of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine. His attacker was shot dead at the scene by police. IMAGES
French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti leaves the courtroom at the Palais de Justice in Paris, before returning, during a recess on the last day of his trial, where his defence is presenting their arguments in the conflict of interest case. The prosecution has requested a one-year suspended prison sentence for Dupond-Moretti. IMAGES
A van carrying Nicolas Zepeda leaves a court in Besancon, France. The Chilean national was sentenced to 28 years in prison for the 2006 murder in France of his Japanese ex-girlfriend Narumi Kurosaki. 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.