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News imageXi stands with his hands outstretched as Trump smiles on the stairs. A soldier can be seen standing behind them

Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

1 hr ago
World

News imageDonald Trump and Xi Jinping shake hands while standing in front of two US flags and one Chinese flag

Watch: Day one of Trump's China visit in 57 seconds

China welcomed US President Donald Trump with cheering children and a troop parade on Thursday, before a nearly two-hour long meeting with Xi-Jinping.

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Wes Streeting resigns as UK health secretary, saying he has lost confidence in PM's leadership

Streeting tells Keir Starmer there should be a leadership contest with "the best possible field of candidates". Sources say Angela Rayner would be prepared to enter if necessary.

'Where we need vision, we have a vacuum' - read Streeting's resignation letter in full

Health Secretary Wes Streeting has announced his resignation from government.

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Politics

'Floating armoury' ship reportedly seized by Iran

A vessel said to be a “floating armoury” in the Gulf of Oman has been seized by Iranian military personnel, according to reports.

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Middle East

Colbert discusses his show’s end with late-night peers

Stephen Colbert met with Seth Meyers, John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon to talk about the end of his late night show.

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Ukraine rescuers pull dead from rubble of Kyiv flats after massive Russian strikes

A girl is among at least seven killed in Ukraine's capital in massive Russian drone and missile attacks, officials say.

1 hr ago
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News imageA man lies on a yoga mat on the floor wearing a pair of headphones (Credit: Getty Images)

These breathing techniques could reduce your stress in minutes

Rooted in ancient practices, the modern science of breathwork reveals focusing on your breath not only brings instant stress relief, but also long-term benefits.

News imageA rainbow-like lunar rainbow arcs through the mist in front of Victoria Falls at night (Credit: Sarah Steger)

Chasing the rare 'lunar rainbow' at Victoria Falls

A "moonbow" is one of nature's rarest sights – and Victoria Falls is one of the few places on Earth where travellers might catch it.


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Drones bound for Russia crashed down in Latvia last week, prompting a political fallout.

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News imageLu Jianwang, a US citizen convicted with conspiring to act as an agent of the Chinese government, exits Brooklyn Federal court during his trial in New York City on 12 May 2026.

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The secret police station, located above a ramen stall in NYC, is one of at least 100 such facilities that have been reported across 53 countries.

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News imageSaleh Mamman poses looking directly into the camera. He wears a grey top, a multi-coloured cap, and is pictured in front of a flag.

Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict

Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.

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US grief author who poisoned husband sentenced to life in prison

Kouri Richins published a children's book about grief soon after her husband's death, which a jury later found she had caused.

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BBC at the scene of Russian strikes in Kyiv

Russia launched one of the biggest air strikes on Kyiv since the start of the war with several apartment blocks hit.

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Trump v Xi: Who has the upper hand?

The BBC's Sarah Smith explains the power dynamic between the two world leaders as they meet in Beijing.

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Former UK deputy PM settles tax affairs - what now?

BBC chief political correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what this could mean for a potential Labour leadership contest.

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Why Hollywood is missing from Cannes this year

Reporting for BBC Talking Movies, Tom Brook gives an insider look at this year's Cannes Film Festival.

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Why is Donald Trump visiting China now? BBC explains

Laura Bicker breaks down what could be on the agenda for the US president and China’s leader as they meet in Beijing.

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President Trump was welcomed by President Xi Jinping in Beijing for what will be a whirlwind tour.

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Business

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News imageBlack-and-white image of a diver inspecting corals in a bay in Jamaica (Credit: Kenneth Johnson/ Natural History Museum)

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