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On the final day of campaigning, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is seeking a third six-year term, holds a rally in Maracaibo (west) amid a climate of nervousness about possible fraud in the July 28 vote and violence in the aftermath. Maduro, in office since taking over from Hugo Chavez in 2013, counts the electoral authorities, military top brass and other state On the final day of campaigninginstitutions among his backers. He also has enjoyed unlimited access to state media and funding for propaganda on everything from building facades to toll booth signage and even ambulances. IMAGES
Flanked by cheering crowds, presidential candidate William Ruto makes his final push for votes in the upcoming presidential election on August 9. Incumbent Deputy President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, a veteran opposition leader now backed by the ruling party, are fighting for the chance to lead the East African powerhouse as it grapples with a cost-of-living crisis. IMAGES
UK leader Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend his final weekly question-and-answer session with MPs in parliament. Johnson announced on July 7 he was quitting as Conservative leader after a government rebellion in protest at his scandal-hit administration. IMAGES
The British Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a one minute silence at Chequers to honour the memory of the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and Elizabeth II's husband, who passed away at age 99 and whose funeral is being held at Windsor Castle. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson heads the government's daily coronavirus briefing for the first time since he was taken to hospital with COVID-19. He only returned to work on Monday after his hospitalisation, which included three nights in intensive care. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.