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Trump vs Xi: Who has the upper hand?
The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between President Trump and China's Xi Jinping.
Israeli strikes on cars in southern Lebanon kill 12, health ministry says
Two children are among those reported dead after seven cars were struck in separate attacks south of Beirut.
Gunfire breaks out in Philippine Senate as police try to arrest senator
Witnesses say a burst of gunfire has rung out in the Philippine Senate where authorities have tried to arrest a senator who is wanted by the ICC.
Epstein abused me while under house arrest, survivor tells US lawmakers
Roza was among several victims who gave testimony to Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday.
Japan suspends Australian rugby coach Jones for verbally abusing officials
Eddie Jones suspended for four games over 'verbal abuse' of officials during Australian tour.
Could South Africa’s Ramaphosa be impeached over ‘cash-in-sofa’ scandal?
South African president came to power on anticorruption mandate - and could go now for stuffing cash in furniture.
Trump needs Xi much more than Xi needs Trump
As the Iran war reshapes global power dynamics, Beijing enters the Trump-Xi summit with more leverage over Washington.
What to know as Trump visits Xi in China
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.
Why Trump decided to back Iraq’s prime minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi
Support from Washington is conditional on clear progress in curbing pro-Iran militia activity.
Gunshots ring out at Philippine Senate where lawmaker is holed up
Ronald dela Rosa, former police chief under ex-President Rodrigo Duterte, faces an ICC arrest warrant.
Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran
Activist confronts Iran’s former crown prince over war on Iran
Israeli attacks on Gaza increased by 35% since Iran ceasefire: Report
Conflict monitor ACLED notes the increase in Israeli attacks on Gaza in April in its latest report.
Key Zelenskyy aides under corruption cloud: What are they accused of?
Andriy Yermak, Zelenskyy’s ex-aide, faces $10.5m corruption charges tied to a luxury real estate project near Kyiv.
Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant
CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory spaceBusiness live – latest updatesNissan’s chief executive has confirmed…
Maldives jails two journalists for reporting on president’s alleged affair
Rights groups condemn jailing of journalists for violating a gag order on allegations against President Mohamed Muizzu.
Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.
Trump faces slew of ‘bad options’ on Iran as diplomacy falters
Trump faces mounting pressure amid stalled Iran peace talks as domestic discontent grows and geopolitical stakes rise.
Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of saint from church
Suspect was seen on fuzzy security photo running between benches of church carrying skull, police sayCzech police are hunting a thief who snatched the 800-year-old skull of a sain…
UN urges independent probes into deadly Nigeria, Chad air attacks
UN rights chief 'shocked' by reports that Nigerian and Chadian forces killed over 100 civilians and seeks inquiries.
Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
War in Iran costs $29 billion so far. And, students are finally improving in math
Pentagon officials told Congress they estimate the war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far. And, a new Education Scorecard shows U.S. students are improving in math.
Gang violence displaces hundreds in Haiti’s capital
People in Cite Soleil neighbourhood of Port-au-Prince protest as gang violence shuts hospitals and displaces hundreds.
Video: Putin hails test launch of ‘world’s most powerful missile’
Russia has test-fired a new weapon that President Putin has described as the world’s ‘most powerful’ missile.