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Protesters calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and a halt of US support to Israel's war block a street near the US Capitol, ahead of US President Joe Biden's State of the Union speech. IMAGES
President Joe Biden will deliver his annual State of the Union speech before Congress on February 7, the White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre tells reporters during a briefing. The new Speaker of the House of Representatives, Republican Kevin McCarthy, sent a "kind invitation and the president has accepted it and looks forward to delivering the State of the Union," Jean-Pierre says. SOUNDBITE
The convoy of President Joe Biden arrives at the Congress of the United States, ahead of his State of the Union speech in Washington, DC. IMAGES
Images of French flags in front of the White House ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron's arrival in Washington, DC. Macron and his US counterpart Joe Biden will discuss a slew of issues, ranging from aligning policy on Russia's invasion of Ukraine to easing trade spats. IMAGES
Activists opposing Donald Trump gather outside the White House in Washington on the US president's 74th birthday. 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.