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News imageXi Jinping, China's president, left, gestures while standing next to U.S. President Donald Trump, during a welcome ceremony outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, in November 2017.

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China

Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says.

12 hrs ago
World

News imageOn the left of a split picture Elon Musk wears a black tshirt and speaks in front of a blue background, on the right, Jensen Huang also wears a black tshirt and speaks in front of a blue background.

Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip

More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

3 hrs ago
Business
News imageStarmer gestures with right hand while speaking in front of two microphones
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Starmer heads to Parliament for King's Speech after 17-minute Streeting meeting

King Charles will set out the government's planned new laws at the State Opening of Parliament from 11:30.

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

2 hrs ago
Politics

Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision

The Israeli act is met with boos and chants, but also a chorus of support, at Tuesday's semi-final.

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Culture

'Ciao Kate': Crowds gathering for Catherine's comeback tour to Italy

The Princess of Wales travels to Reggio Emilia, to learn about its approach to early years education.

2 hrs ago
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Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47

Collins shared late last year that he had been diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

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News imageA collage which shows two internet windows. Two women sit in the front seats of cars and a scanner can be seen on their face, next to a car air freshener (Credit: Serenity Strull / Getty Images)

Your car is spying on you. It's about to get worse

From your weight and facial expressions to your destination, cars collect a startling amount of data about you. Some of it may even raise your insurance costs.

News imageMeta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on a stage describing Meta's Ray-Bans, a large image of which is being shown behind him.

Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

The biggest tech firms are set to sell millions of smart glasses despite growing privacy concerns.


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News imagePresident Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office at the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC, presenting a posted for "Golden Dome," a national ballistic and cruise missile defense system.

Trump's 'Golden Dome' will cost $1.2tn and might not stop all-out missile attack

That pricetag is nearly seven times higher than Trump's initial estimate, found an independent budget office.

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News imageBrandon Clarke of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during a game at the Phoenix Suns in February 2025

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

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Margot Robbie backs Tudor play 1536: 'Women are still having the same conversations'

Acclaimed Tudor-set play 1536 is co-produced by Margot Robbie and is being turned into a BBC TV drama.

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Culture

Alleged scammer extradited after hacking attempt on BTS star Jungkook

The suspect allegedly tried to transfer millions of dollars worth of shares from the K-pop singer's account.

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Asia
News imageUS performer Beyonce poses on the red carpet for the 2026 Met Gala wearing a shimmering skeletal gown and a spherical headpiece as photographers in suits stand behind her.

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

The man smashed into a car and stole luggage containing hard drives with the singer's tracks.

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Australia has some of the world's costliest homes. Will scrapping tax breaks help?

The government hopes reforms will help young people enter the market, while critics say it will stifle supply.

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What does summer travel look like in 2026?

The BBC asked people in New York City about their summer 2026 travel plans, from budgets to itineraries.

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Man shares footage from inside hantavirus quarantine

One American passenger who sailed on the MV Hondius is now in a quarantine unit in Omaha, Nebraska.

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As the president continues his initiative to make Washington DC 'safe and beautiful', tourists and locals are conflicted over the $13m renovation.

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Sir Keir Starmer will meet Wes Streeting for talks after a day that saw his leadership come under significant pressure.

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Over 80 Labour MPs have now urged Keir Starmer to quit immediately or draw up a timetable to leave.

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Several ministers were met with a barrage of questions about the PM's future after leaving a cabinet meeting.

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The blaze had spread more than 7,000 acres and was only 40% contained by Monday night, authorities said.

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Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.

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Health

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Our brains thrive on a challenge, but it doesn't all have to be hard work to see the health benefits. Here are three simple and fun ways to protect your brain as you age.
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Journalist Joss Fong joins Katty to discuss whether phones, social media, and algorithms are really making our attention spans worse.


Culture

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How 'divine visions' predicted the fall of the USSR

In May 1917, three Portuguese children said the Virgin Mary had appeared before them to deliver three prophecies. In 1992, a witness told the BBC about the "miracles".
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US & Canada News

News imageTwo National Guards men in camouflage uniforms watch workers and trucks in the drained Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, which is partially painted blue. The Washington Monument and the Capitol building are in the background

Lawsuit seeks to halt Trump's $13m makeover of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The no-bid contract went to a firm company, which critics say bypassed a rule for competing offers.

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Dali ship operator charged over deadly Baltimore bridge collapse

Canvas hack: Company pays criminals to delete students' stolen data


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Nigerian film star Alex Ekubo dies aged 40

The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

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Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

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Business

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US inflation jumps to 3.8% as energy costs surge from Iran war

The key measure of US inflation rises its highest level since May 2023 as consumers feel the impact of the Iran war.

UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues

eBay rejects $55.5bn offer from GameStop

China should stop hoarding food and fertiliser, says former World Bank chief


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The messages highlight the illegality of what people are searching for online and direct them towards help.

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Health

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Parents weren't always this tired. What changed?

Our ancestors probably didn't suffer as much from parental sleep deprivation, leading some scientists to reconsider guidelines for today's new parents.

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Food labels are actually affecting your health

Magic mushrooms could help people quit smoking


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How the ugly shoe took over

Odd-looking shoes that are hybrids of the practical and the fashionable are everywhere. From the five-toed shoe to the snoafer, footwear has never looked so awkward. What's the appeal?

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Bonnie Tyler 'stable' in Portuguese hospital


Travel

News imageA verdant hillside terrace of tea plants in China (Credit: Getty Images)

On the hunt for China's most famous green tea

Longjing is one of China's most prized green teas - with its best harvest lasting just two weeks each spring.

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Professor Brian Cox explains why Jupiter's moon, Io, is the most volcanically active body known to science.
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Arts

News imageA still showing a group of boys in the jungle looking dishevelled taken from Lord of the Flies (Credit: Netflix)

Lord of The Flies' study of hate and division has never been more relevant

William Golding's story of boys descending into violence is a 20th-Century classic. Now Adolescence writer Jack Thorne is behind a new TV version speaking to a rancorous world.

'Hideous': The controversy over Picasso's most shocking painting

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These 1960s photos reveal Jamaica's lost paradise

A trove of snapshots from a 1960s diving expedition reveals stunning glimpses of Jamaica's vibrant ecosystems of the past. This is transforming our vision of what coral reefs can be.

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