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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Hiroshima, Japan ahead of the G7 Summit, during which leaders will discuss tightening the screws on Russia's ailing economy as well as how to respond to China's growing military and economic power. There will be a chance for G7 leaders to make their case directly to Modi, whose country has close military ties with Russia and has so far declined to condemn Moscow's invasion. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks with guests at a Big Lunch event organised outside of Downing Street in honor of King Charles III's coronation. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk as he hosts the European Political Summit at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, England. IMAGES
Rishi Sunak arrives at Buckingham Palace to formally offer his resignation as Britain's prime minister to King Charles III. The constitutional tradition comes after a general election that saw a landslide victory for the Labour Party, ending 14 years of right-wing Conservative rule. IMAGES
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak concedes defeat to Keir Starmer's opposition Labour party in the UK general election, saying, "I take responsibility for the loss". "The Labour Party has won this general election, and I've called Sir Kier Starmer to congratulate him on his victory," he says after retaining his parliamentary seat in the Richmond and Northallerton constituency, despite a punishing night for his Conservative Party. 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.