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French MP's reinstate the deadline for extending the country's health state of emergency to February 16, 2021, after a breakdown on Tuesday evening when the opposition succeeded in getting the government and the majority to vote against an extension of the emergency until December 14. IMAGES
The Spanish Parliament opens a debate followed by a vote to determine an extension on the state of emergency declared by the government in the fight against the spread of the coronavirus. The Spanish government on March 14 imposed one of the toughest lockdowns in Europe to curb the spread of the virus, with people allowed out of their homes only to work, buy food and seek medical care. At least 14,555 people have died in Spain from COVID-19. IMAGES
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is disappointed by an Israeli parliament vote against the creation of a Palestinian state, his spokesman says. "You can't vote away the two-state solution so the secretary-general is very disappointed by the decision of the Knesset," said spokesman Stephane Dujarric. SOUNDBITE
The carriage transporting King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrives at Britain's Houses of Parliament for the official State Opening of Parliament and King's Speech, at which the king sets out the programme of the new government. Keir Starmer's Labour government is expected to outline a number of reforms which it hopes will boost the nation's economy. The king's carriage was preceded by one carrying the Imperial State Crown. IMAGES
Firefighters try to put out a blaze as regional authorities in Brazil declare a state of emergency amid "out of control fires" in the Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetlands. 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.