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French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe arrives at the press conference where he is due to unveil the details of a pension reform plan workers fear will leave them poorer. Unions have vowed to resist until the plan is withdrawn. IMAGES
India inaugurates the world's biggest statue with pomp, fireworks and tight security amid an outcry among local groups over the cost of the 182 metre (600 feet) high reproduction of an Indian independence hero. IMAGES
Queen Elizabeth II addresses the annual state opening of parliament, in a ceremony laden with pomp, and unveils the British government's reform agenda ahead of a vote on EU membership. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Queen Elizabeth II addresses the annual state opening of parliament, in a ceremony laden with pomp, and unveils the British government's reform agenda ahead of a vote on EU membership. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
French President Emmanuel Macron receives Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Elysee Palace as fears have increased in recent days of a regional escalation in the war between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. IMAGES
Ireland's parliament votes in favour of Simon Harris as the country's new prime minister, replacing Leo Varadkar after he abruptly quit last month citing personal and political reasons. Harris, 37, will become Ireland's youngest ever prime minister when he is formally installed in the role at a meeting with President Michael D. Higgins. IMAGES