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Former congressman from Texas Beto O'Rourke announces his 2020 bid to a crowd of supporters in his hometown of El Paso. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of former Mexico City mayor Claudia Sheinbaum gather at a rally in the Mexican capital's iconic Zocalo square to kick off her presidential campaign as the race heats up for the June 2 vote. Sheinbaum, a close ally of outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, is representing the ruling Morena party and will face Xochitl Galvez, an outspoken 60-year-old businesswoman and senator with Indigenous roots selected to represent an opposition coalition, the Broad Front for Mexico. IMAGES
Palestinians rally in the hometown of Hamas's number two, Saleh al-Aruri, in the Israeli occupied West Bank town of Arura, after he was killed in Lebanon by a suspected Israeli strike. IMAGES
Johnny Depp is feted by fans as he arrived on the red carpet ahead of the screening of his comeback movie at the opening of the Cannes Film Festival, which has sparked anger over the choice to celebrate the divisive megastar. IMAGES
Beto O'Rourke arrives at polling station with family, poses for photos, ahead of casting his ballot in the US midterms. The Democratic congressman is trying to thwart Republican Senator Ted Cruz's re-election. 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.