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Ukrainian president Zelensky is welcomed by a standing ovation in the European Parliament at a European summit in Brussels. IMAGES
Ukraine's Independence Day is marked at Warsaw's Royal Palace Square in neighbouring Poland, on the six-month anniversary of the Russian invasion. IMAGES
Ex-Catalan leader and current MEP Carles Puigdemont denounces a "political persecution" and sees "a dark day for the European Parliament" as MEPs voted to lift his parliamentary immunity. SOUNDBITE
European Commission vice-president Frans Timmermans believes it is "time to talk" to resolve the escalating political crisis in Catalonia. SOUNDBITE.
Images of the French National Assembly the day after the second round of the legislative elections. 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.