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A Chinese research vessel enters Sri Lanka's Chinese-run southern port of Hambantota despite concerns from India and the United States about its activities. The Yuan Wang 5 entered the port after securing permission to enter Sri Lankan waters on condition it will not engage in any research. The Indian government has lodged a complaint with Colombo over fears the ship could spy on its activities, and the United States has also expressed concern. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron greets Xi Jinping at the Elysee presidential palace for a state visit, seeking to persuade the Chinese leader to shift positions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine and also imbalances in global trade. IMAGES
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives at Orly airport, France, where he is welcomed by French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal for a two-day state visit to France as part of his first European tour since 2019. He is set to meet his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, expected to push Xi on issues ranging from Ukraine to trade. IMAGES
Chinese Premier Li Qiang touches down in Delhi ahead of the G20 summit. World leaders gathering in the Indian capital for the annual summit as deep divisions between heavyweight members and a no-show by China's Xi Jinping call the bloc's relevance into question. IMAGES
The Mexican three-masted schooner Cuauhtemoc sails down the Seine in front of thousands of spectators gathered on the quays of the Seine in Rouen, on her arrival at the 8th edition of the Armada. Forty-five ships, fourteen tourist river boats and restaurants from over thirty countries and 5,000 sailors will be the main attractions for several million visitors from all over the world. IMAGES