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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with his French counterpart Stephane Sejourne in Beijing, as the two countries mark 60 years of diplomatic relations and seek to strengthen ties. IMAGES
Following a closed-door trial, a Russian court announces it finds Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza guilty of high treason, spreading "false" information about the Russian army and being affiliated with an "undesirable organisation", resulting in a 25 year jail sentence. IMAGES
Global growth is set to be higher than expected this year, the IMF said Monday, raising its forecast on surprisingly strong consumption and investment while China's lifting of zero-Covid restrictions provides another boost. SOUNDBITE
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Bali, Indonesia on Tuesday, a first leader meeting between the two countries after years of soured relations. SOUNDBITE
At Paris' Flame of Liberty, an unofficial memorial to Princess Diana has been decorated in rememberance of the Princess of Wales, 25 years after her death. IMAGES