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Donald Trump says his Republican party must "rescue" the United States from the "failed" leadership of President Joe Biden, as he rallies supporters ahead of this November's election. SOUNDBITE
Counting began at the Noumea Town Hall in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, where 32.4% of voters had cast their ballots by midday, a sharp increase on the turnout for the 2022 general election, which stood at 13.06% at midday. IMAGES
Far-right leader Jordan Bardella and Republicans leader Eric Ciotti, the driving force behind a 'coalition' between the mainstream right and the far-right National Rally in France's snap elections, appeared side by side for the first time since announcing their alliance at a major speech to business leaders in Paris. (COMPLETES VIDI34XT33W_EN, VIDI34XT7R8_EN, VIDI34XV2XW_EN, VIDI34XU2WT_EN and VIDI34XT7RZ_EN) IMAGES
Newly sworn-in president Lai Ching-te visits Marines in northern Taiwan as China holds drills around the self-ruled island. IMAGES
Several thousand Georgians gather outside parliament in Tbilisi in a fresh protest against a Russian-styled "foreign agent" bill, despite government officials warning of arrests. Protesters gathered from 10 pm, with many vowing to spend the night there, furious over a bill they see as derailing Georgia's long-held aim of joining the EU. IMAGES
Donald Trump tells Americans "it is time for our country to come together" after he won the Iowa caucuses, cementing his status as the likely Republican challenger to take on President Joe Biden in November's election. SOUNDBITE