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More than 400 million European voters will choose a new five-year EU parliament between June 6 and 9 next year, announces the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola. "Every person, in every member state, will go to vote" she says, "your vote matters". Elections in the EU's 27 member states will decide the make-up of the roughly 700-seat assembly, charged with overseeing European legislation. SOUNDBITE
Ukrainian president Zelensky is welcomed by a standing ovation in the European Parliament at a European summit in Brussels. IMAGES
The coffin of European Parliament president David Sassoli arrives at the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs for the State funeral. IMAGES
Italian social democrat MEP David Sassoli wins a vote to become the new president of the European Parliament, completing the roster of top EU jobs. IMAGES
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter spoke at a press conference at Joint Base Andrews, Washington DC on Wednesday to share the progress of the anti-ISIL coalition talks held the same day. He reiterated that the anti-IS campaign's primary focus was the downfall of Mosul and Raqqa but stressed that the rebuilding and governance of the territory was also a significant strategic priority.