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A French military aircraft is loaded with humanitarian aid destined for Gaza, at Orléans-Bricy air base, south of Paris, before taking off for Egypt. Alarm has surged over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war rages into a seventh week. IMAGES
The city of Marseille is preparing to welcome Pope Francis for a two-day visit devoted to the Mediterranean and the challenge of migration. IMAGES
Police close off access to an area reserved for the Louis Vuitton fashion show, which takes place on the Pont Neuf in Paris. The most eagerly awaited event of the season opens men's fashion week with a collection by Pharell Williams. IMAGES
The European Union declares a group of Russian diplomats working with the EU institutions "persona non grata", setting in motion their possible expulsion from Belgium. SOUNDBITE
EU sanctions against Russia will also target Russian parliament members who backed recognising breakaway regions as independent and will inflict severe damage on the country, the EU's foreign policy chief says. SOUNDBITE
Plaintiffs, lawyers and other participants enter the courtroom for the trial into the 13 November 2015 attacks in Paris. The main defendant and only surviving attacker, Salah Abdeslam, will take the stand for the first time. IMAGES