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Images show the arrivals of Serbian President, Aleksandar Vucic, and Kosovo Prime Minister, Albin Kurti, in North Macedonia as they meet for EU-led talks over the normalisation of the two countries' relations. The two leaders are met by Josep Borrell, the EU Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security, as well as the North Macedonian President, Stevo Pendarovski. IMAGES
The European Union Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announces that "Albania and North Macedonia are opening the accession negotiations to the European Union". SOUNDBITE
Israeli strikes hit the northern Gaza Strip as seen from the city of Sderot. Israel's army said it expanded ground operations after intensifying its bombardment of the Palestinian territory three weeks after the deadliest attack in the country's history. IMAGES
Bulgaria's parliament votes to approve the lifting of the country's veto on opening EU accession talks with North Macedonia, with 170 votes in favour, 37 against and 21 abstentions. The proposal paves the way for the government to unblock the start of negotiations in exchange for EU guarantees that North Macedonia will meet Bulgaria's demands on long-running historical and linguistic disputes. IMAGES
French Overseas Minister Sébastien Lecornu meets Martinique's social representatives in Fort-de-France, after a visit to Guadeloupe, in an attempt to end more than a week of violent protests sparked by Covid-19 restrictions. IMAGES