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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Economics and Climate Minister Robert Habeck and Finance Minister Christian Lindner receive a report on natural gas and heating from the commission that drafted it. IMAGES
Police fire tear gas as they face off with a group of protesters near Kibera, Nairobi’s biggest slum. The opposition has vowed to stage three straight days of protests against President William Ruto's government, alarming the international community which has joined calls for a political solution to the crisis. IMAGES
Following a gathering of protesters at a rally organised by opposition leader Raila Odinga, police in full riot gear have been deployed in the streets of Nairobi to disperse them, firing teargas into the crowd. Odinga's Azimio alliance called for anti-government protests over the impact of the new taxes on Kenyans already suffering from a severe cost-of-living crisis. IMAGES
European Union energy ministers meet in Brussels to debate measures to mitigate the energy crunch in Europe but are divided over a gas price cap proposal slammed by many as a "joke". The proposal, that would set a cap on gas prices at 275 euros per megawatt hour, was unveiled only 2 days ago. IMAGES
A convoy of the Israeli delegation arrives at the Lebanon border at Rosh Hanikra, ahead of the signature of a US-brokered maritime border deal. IMAGES
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signs a maritime border deal with Lebanon, after his government formally approved the US-brokered agreement. IMAGES