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Sydney Opera house goes dark in support of the Earth Hour initiative that aims to raise awareness about our impact on the planet. Several other landmarks in capital cities throughout the world will also switch off their lights symbolically today. IMAGES
US President Joe Biden will use a trip to an emergency NATO summit next week to assert Washington's "iron-clad" backing to its allies, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
The White House dismisses any chance of rapid recognition for a Taliban government by the United States or its allies. "I should be really clear here," says White House press secretary Jen Psaki, "there's no rush to recognition of any sort by the United States or any international partners we have talked to." SOUNDBITE
EU chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier leaves Europe House, the headquarters of the EU delegation in London, ahead of a meeting with his British counterpart David Frost. IMAGES
Cheering fans greet US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump as they arrive on the South Lawn of the White House after a four-day visit to Europe. During their trip, they met with the Queen, British Prime Minister Theresa May and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar. The president and first lady also attended World War II commemoration services at the US Cemetery in Normandy and Trump met with French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines. IMAGES