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The United States says it's concerned by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss Ukraine. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby says the trip "certainly doesn't seem to be productive in terms of trying to get things done in Ukraine," adding: "It's concerning." SOUNDBITE
Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron take part in a ceremony at the Tarbes airport before Xi departs France after a two-day state visit. 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
Several hundred demonstrators, many flying Tibetan flags, gather in Paris's "Place de la République" to protest against Xi Jinping's visit to France. The Chinese president is being received by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for a two-day state visit as part of his first European tour since 2019. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has asked China's foreign minister and other counterparts to use their influence to dissuade Iran from striking Israel, the State Department says. Blinken spoke by telephone to his Chinese, Turkish, Saudi and European counterparts "to make clear that escalation is not in anyone's interest and that countries should urge Iran not to escalate," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
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.
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