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Hong Kong police retake parliament from protesters who ransacked the building in a day of unprecedented chaos and political violence on the anniversary of the territory's handover to China. IMAGES
People rally against racism in Birmingham, north-west of London, in response to reports of continued far-right demonstrations. Counter-protesters gather in the Jewellery Quarter, in front of a centre for migrants and refugees, while holding placards reading "Fascism is not welcome", "Oppose Tommy Robinson, stop fascism and the far-right", and "Refugees welcome here". IMAGES
Protesters gather oustide parliament in Tbilisi, the Georgian capital, as lawmakers gear up to overturn a presidential veto and push through a controversial "foreign influence" bill. Opponents say the law, which will almost definitely pass after a prolonged parliamentary session, will place onerous restrictions on foreign-funded NGOs and derail the country's path to the European Union. IMAGES
Britain's King Charles III arrives in the House of Lords to deliver the first King's Speech in seven decades as he opens a new parliamentary year. IMAGES
King Charles III leaves Buckingham Palace for the State Opening of Parliament to deliver Britain's first King's Speech in seven decades. The ceremonial address, and the traditions that go with it, is Charles's first as monarch, having stood in for his mother Queen Elizabeth II in May last year. IMAGES
Israeli security forces scuffle with protesters during a rally against controversial legal reforms being touted by the country's hard-right government led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in the coastal city of Tel Aviv. IMAGES