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Crowds gather outside Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily's headquarters to show their support to the pro-democracy publication that announced it will print its final edition after authorities arrested staff and froze its assets using a sweeping new national security law. IMAGES
Hong Kong police surround the offices of pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily after arresting five of its executives under the city's national security law, including chief editor Ryan Law. [COMPLETES VIDI9CD48N_EN] IMAGES
Hong Kong democracy supporters line up outside court as dozens of Hong Kong democracy activists charged with subversion return to complete a marathon bail hearing. The hearing was adjourned overnight when four defendants were rushed to hospital after hours of legal wrangling. IMAGES
Hundreds of democracy supporters gather outside a Hong Kong courthouse flashing protests symbols as some of the city's best known dissidents were expected to appear in the dock later charged with subversion. IMAGES
A group of pro-Beijing supporters gather in Yuen Long near the Chinese border to showcase their solidarity amid rising tensions between the establishment and pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong 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.