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Images show Russian lawmakers voting in the Lower House of the Russian Parliament before the approval of Vladimir Putin's package of constitutional amendments during a key second reading. The amendments include the possibility that Vladimir Putin could run again for Russian president. A total of 382 MPs voted for the package of changes to the constitution, with 44 abstaining. IMAGES
Marine Le Pen and her fellow RN MPs make their return to the Palais Bourbon, amid a crowd of journalists. IMAGES
Ecologist MPs pose on the steps of the Palais Bourbon as they arrive at the National Assembly, following the Left's success in the legislative elections. They will be followed by the Insoumis members and then the Socialists. IMAGES
A group of re-elected MPs from the ultra-left France Unbowed (LFI) arrive at the National Assembly behind their leader, Mathilde Panot, the day after the first round of the legislative elections. 32 New Popular Front (NFP) MPs were elected in the first round, including 20 from France Unbowed, compared to 39 for the far-right RN and its allies. IMAGES
Bolivia President Luis Arce and vice-president David Choquehuanca greet supporters in the Plaza Murillo after soldiers withdrew from positions outside government buildings where they had gathered with tanks in what Arce said was an attempted coup. 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.