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Watch: What did we learn from Trump's visit to China?
President Trump has concluded a two-day visit to Beijing at a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
A year in hospital and 90% lung damage: how Andrey Zvyagintsev came back from Covid to Cannes
Cannes film festival: The great Russian director of Leviathan, Loveless and The Return has overcome extraordinary obstacles to present his first film in nine yearsHis films have b…
Prisoner swap goes ahead as Kyiv mourns 24 killed in Russian strike on flats
Among the victims in Kyiv was 12-year-old Lyubava Yakovleva, whose father was killed during the war.
Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war
Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.
Why rights groups fear new ECHR declaration could weaken migrant protections
Political statement agreed by all 46 Council of Europe states could give them more leeway to carry out deportationsA political declaration aimed at clarifying key aspects of the E…
SCOTUS upholds abortion pill telehealth access. And, Trump returns from China visit
The Supreme Court kept access to the abortion pill mifepristone available via telehealth. And, Trump says he made multiple trade deals during his state visit to China.
Why is Ireland not taking part in this year's Eurovision?
Ireland's boycott is the latest in a series of moves that has seen the country at odds with Israel over its war in Gaza.
Key takeaways from Trump's China trip
President Trump returns to the U.S. after wrapping up his whirlwind trip to China.
Death toll in attack on Kyiv apartment building now stands at 24
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy led an official day of mourning in Kyiv a day after a Russian cruise missile flattened an apartment building. It was one of the deadliest a…
Xi takes Trump on tour of Communist Party's seat of power in Beijing
Trump and Xi toured Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded compound where China's top leaders live and work.
Former China hawk elected Solomon Islands' leader
Vote comes a week after lawmakers ousted the nation's former pro-China prime minister.
Claim, counter-claim and tech's seedy side exposed: Five things we learned in the Musk-Altman trial
As the jury deliberates, this is what we found out during the weeks-long trial with two tech titans at its heart.
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
After four bloody years, the war on Ukraine might be turning into Putin’s undoing | Rajan Menon
A battered economy, huge numbers of casualties and very little territorial gain – it’s no wonder even stalwart Putin supporters are showing signs of disquietRajan Menon is profess…
How Eurovision pioneered transnational broadcasting
How the Eurovision Song Contest and the technology behind it has grown over the last 70 years.
Delta Goodrem Eclipse Eurovision second semi-final performance in full — video
Australia’s 2026 Eurovision hopeful Delta Goodrem delivers a powerful performance on the 70th anniversary of the global song contest, becoming the first Australian act to qualify …
New Zealand's Māori Queen meets King Charles at Buckingham Palace
The meeting with the British monarch was Te Arikinui's first since she became Maori Queen in 2024.
Brutal raid on woman's birthday party highlights rise of Russian vigilante group
The Russkaya Obshina group stages raids to look for activities contravening "traditional Russian values".
What happens next in the Alex Murdaugh case?
The South Carolina Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for the man accused of killing his wife and son in a case that fascinated the US.
BBC on the ground during march through Jerusalem's Old City
Tens of thousands of Israeli celebrants have marched through the area captured by Israel in the 1967 Arab-Israeli war.
Hundreds of illegal motorbikes bulldozed in New York City crime crackdown
A moped had been used in the deadly stray-bullet shooting of a 7-month-old in Brooklyn last month, officials said.
Italians praise Catherine as they turn out for final day of trip
The Princess of Wales shone in front of large crowds in Reggio Emilia on the final day of her tour.
The Guardian view on life after Orbán: Péter Magyar’s fast start bodes well for Hungary and for Europe | Editorial
The new government in Budapest has already made an impact in Brussels. At home, the new prime minister is so far doing and saying the right thingsThe transformative impact of Péte…
Roma children make history by performing Roma hymn at Hungarian parliament – video
Young, mostly Roma, members of the Sugo Tambura band realised their dream on Saturday by performing the Roma hymn at Hungary's parliament. The new prime minister, Péter Magyar, ke…