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French MPs agree by 181 votes to 163 to phase out most of the special pension schemes provided for in the first article of the pension reform. These schemes benefit workers at transport provider RATP, energy provider IEG and the Bank of France among others. The vote marks the adoption of the first measure of the government's contested pension reform, which is proceeding at a slow pace since its launch in the Chamber. IMAGES
French leftists celebrate in Paris during the announcement of the results of the second round of the legislative elections, as the left-wing alliance becomes the main opposition force and the Macronist coalition Ensemble! loses its absolute majority in the National Assembly. IMAGES
Incumbent president and re-election candidate Emmanuel Macron and Rassemblement National (National Rally) candidate Marine Le Pen arrive at a studio on the outskirts of Paris, before taking part in a televised debate ahead of the second round of the presidential election. IMAGES
US Vice President Mike Pence tells Senator Kamala Harris that her "continuous undermining of confidence in a vaccine is just unacceptable," as their debate is underway at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.
Pro-Europe Emmanuel Macron vowS to battle the "threat of nationalists" after result projections show him reaching the runoff in France's presidential election along with far-right leader Marine Le Pen. 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.