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The United States says that a ceasefire voted by the United Nations can "only" be implemented once Hamas begins releasing hostages it still holds. SOUNDBITE
Key British ministers arrive at 10 Downing Street for a cabinet meeting ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announcing the Spring budget. Britain's Conservative government is expected to use the budget update to unveil tax cuts for millions of workers, in an attempt to woo voters before a general election. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's party, which has been in power since 2010, is well behind the main opposition Labour party in opinion polls and looks likely to be dumped out of office. IMAGES
UK Prime minister Rishi Sunak and his wife, Akshata Murty, arrive at Westminster Abbey for the coronation of King Charles III. Former prime ministers John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss and their respective partners also arrive at the abbey. IMAGES
Evacuees from Sudan disembark from an RAF plane following their arrival at Larnaca International Airport. Around 4,000 Britons with dual nationality and 400 with UK-only passports are in Sudan, according to the British government. IMAGES
A Rwandan government spokesperson has confirmed that people seeking asylum in the country after arriving from the UK, who have their claims rejected will still be eligible to apply for residence in Rwanda. She also emphasises that migrants will be able to apply for relocation, "the new arrivals will be free to come and go as they please" she adds. SOUNDBITE
U.S. President Barack Obama attends an outdoor arrival ceremony in heavy rain, as the first sitting U.S. president to visit Laos. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).