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View from Taiwan's outlying island of Kinmen as China begins military drills. China on Thursday encircled Taiwan with naval vessels and military aircraft in war games aimed at punishing the self-ruled island after its new president vowed to defend democracy. IMAGES
Images from Taiwan's outlying island of Kinmen on the morning of the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te. Taipei-administered Kinmen is only five kilometres (three miles) from the Chinese mainland, compared to 200 kilometres from Taiwan island. IMAGES
Taiwan's military conduct anti-amphibious landing drills on a beach near Taipei in a simulated Chinese attack on the island. The exercise is part of Taiwan's week-long massive wargames as Beijing ramps up military and political pressures on the island. IMAGES
Soldiers dismantle the camp set up by supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro in front of the Army headquarters in Brasilia, a day after they invaded the Congress, presidential palace and Supreme Court. Hardline Bolsonaro supporters have been protesting outside army bases calling for a military intervention to stop Lula from taking power since his election win. IMAGES
Frame instructor Emily-Clare Hill takes you through a simple series of exercises designed to clear your mind and ease stress. Some of the calming poses demonstrated in this episode include child's pose, waterfall pose and a supported bridge
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.