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France's justice minister Eric Dupond-Moretti looks up to the skies as he walks out of Paris Courthouse after being acquitted in a conflict of interest trial that has been an embarrassment for President Emmanuel Macron's government. A pugnacious former star defence lawyer, Dupond-Moretti had been chargedin 2021 with misusing his position to settle scores with opponents from his legal career. IMAGES
France's Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti leaves the courtroom at the Palais de Justice in Paris, on the last day of his trial in a conflict of interest case. A special judicial body, the Court of Justice of the Republic (CJR), will deliver its decision on November 29. IMAGES
French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti leaves the courtroom at the Palais de Justice in Paris, before returning, during a recess on the last day of his trial, where his defence is presenting their arguments in the conflict of interest case. The prosecution has requested a one-year suspended prison sentence for Dupond-Moretti. IMAGES
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meets with French President Emmanuel Macron during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit in New Delhi. The head of the Australian government commented on Friday's opening match at the Rugby World Cup. SOUNDBITE
French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin is welcomed by UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman for a meeting at Britain's National Crime Agency in London about the issue of migrants crossing the Channel in small boats from France to England. This has proved a major bone of contention in post-Brexit relations between Paris and London, though in comments at the start of the meeting the Home Secretary praises recent cooperation. IMAGES