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Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy joins mourners in Barcelona's Plaza de Catalunya for a one-minute silence on Friday after two attacks in Spain. IMAGES
French parliament observes a minute's silence for the victims of the attacks by Hamas, at the start of a government question time devoted largely to the situation in the Middle East. IMAGES
President of the Autonomous Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso, takes part in a national minute of silence for COVID-19 victims. Lockdown measures have been eased in the country's two biggest cities, Madrid and Barcelona, where people can now meet in groups of up to 10 in their homes and in parks or on the terraces of bars and restaurants. IMAGES
The medical staff at La Paz hospital in Madrid observe a minute of silence for health workers that lost their lives in the COVID-19 pandemic. Spain is one of the hardest hit nations in the global pandemic, with more than 27,000 deaths and around 228,600 cases confirmed by testing since the outbreak began in China late last year. IMAGES
The Andalusian city of Malaga holds a minute's silence in tribute to Julen Rosello. The two-year-old boy had fallen into a narrow and deep well on 13 January and was found dead on overnight, a tragic end to an intense 13-day rescue operation fraught with danger and setbacks. 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.