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Britain says it will suspend 30 out of 350 arms exports licences to Israel, citing a "clear risk" they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law. "These include equipment that we assess is for use in the current conflict in Gaza," says British Foreign Minister David Lammy. SOUNDBITE
A convoy of vehicles thought to be carrying Thailand's divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok, following his dramatic return to Thailand after 15 years in exile. Thaksin's return came just hours before the Thai parliament votes to install his party's candidate as the new prime minister. IMAGES
The United States announces a fresh tranche of arms to bolster Ukraine's mounting counteroffensive against Russian forces, including armored vehicles, precision munitions and mine-clearing equipment. "Today, the Biden-Harris administration is announcing a new security assistance package for Ukraine, as we continue to stand with the people of Ukraine," says White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Olivia Dalton. The $500 million package comes just days after Russia's own warmaking capacity appeared to fray with a mutiny by its privately run Wagner force. SOUNDBITE
Bolivia's former president Evo Morales walks across the airport apron and greets supporters in Jujuy, Argentina, ahead of his crossing into Bolivia - putting an end to his year in exile - and his journey across more than 1,000 kilometres (625 miles) by land from the border as part of a vehicle caravan that will pass through several villages where he remains hugely popular. IMAGES
Hong Kong's chief executive Carrie Lam announces a ban on protesters wearing face masks, invoking colonial-era emergency powers, in a bid to end months of violent protests. SOUNDBITE
Australian election favourite Bill Shorten concedes defeat after his Labour party suffered a shock defeat in national polls. 1ST IMAGES
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