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Members of the public lay flowers to honour assassinated former prime minister Shinzo Abe, as thousands of Japanese and foreign dignitaries gather in Tokyo on Tuesday at a rare state funeral that has sparked controversy and protest. IMAGES
Thousands rally in Tokyo to protest the Japanese government's plan to hold a $12 million state funeral for assassinated former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Abe was shot dead on the campaign trail in July, and the government expects dozens of current and former heads of state to pay condolences at the September 27 service in Tokyo. IMAGES
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris lands at Orly Airport near Paris for a five-day visit to further mend relations with France after a crisis brought on by a cancelled submarines contract. IMAGES
Japan Prime minister lands in Biarritz airport where he'll take part of the G7 summit. IMAGES
EU Council President Charles Michel meets with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as he threatens to veto a massive aid package of 50 billion euros ($54 billion) and a promise of formal membership talks with Ukraine during the upcoming EU summit. 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.