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Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin promises that the "United States will not let Ukraine fail" at the opening of a meeting of Ukraine's international supporters in Germany, even as further aid remains stalled in Congress and Kyiv's forces face shortages of munitions. SOUNDBITE
Members of "Dykes on Bikes" lead the start of the 46th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. IMAGES
Thousands of Indian farmers riding tractors resumed their push towards the capital New Delhi on Wednesday after failing to reach a deal with the government on their demands for higher crop prices. IMAGES
Delegates including Comoros President Azali Assoumani and the Commission's head Moussa Faki Mahamat arrive at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa for the start of a two-day summit, as the continent wrestles with coups, conflicts, political crises and regional tensions. Ahead of the gathering in the Ethiopian capital, Faki voiced alarm at the violence gripping many nations, both in Africa and other parts of the world. IMAGES
Hong Kong's Gay Games kick off with a parade, with participants dressed in sparkles and colour. It the first time that the international sporting event is held in Asia. IMAGES
The UN agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warns that the limited number of aid convoys entering Gaza were insufficient to meet the "unprecedented humanitarian needs" in the territory. "The system in place to allow aid into Gaza is geared to fail unless there is political will to make the flow of supplies meaningful, matching the unprecedented humanitarian needs," says UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini, calling on the Security Council to demand an immediate humanitarian ceasefire. SOUNDBITE