The White House rolled out the red carpet for King Charles III and Queen Camilla as President Donald Trump hosted a grand state dinner that blended diplomacy, glamour, and high-level networking in celebration of the US-UK Special Relationship. Senior members of the administration, lawmakers, Supreme Court justices, business leaders, and media personalities also attended the state dinner. PICS/AFP

Voting began on Wednesday in 142 constituencies in the second and final phase of the West Bengal assembly elections, amid unprecedented security arrangements and a high-stakes contest that could decide whether the ruling TMC retains its dominance over southern districts or the BJP can force open the gates of power in the state. Pics/PTI