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Scepticism and tight security as Trump is welcomed by Xi to Beijing
US’s apparent decline has fuelled growing Chinese nationalism while US president has lost his novelty value
Yaoji Chaogan, a no-frills canteen next to Beijing’s historic Drum and Bell towers, once proudly displayed photographs of Joe Biden, who visited the restaurant when he was US vice-president in 2011. Biden’s visit went viral in China, with media praising his “noodle diplomacy” (one of the dishes that Biden ordered was zhajiang mian, a traditional style of Beijing noodles with bean paste).
But evidence of Biden’s visit was removed when the restaurant was redecorated a few years ago. A visit from a US leader is no longer something to boast about.
Continue reading...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.
Climbers clear path to Everest summit past giant chunk of ice
Nearly 1,000 climbers will attempt to scale the peak in coming weeks and this has raised safety concerns.
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.
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.
Europe set for easier train journeys as EU unveils single-ticket plan – Reuters
- Europe set for easier train journeys as EU unveils single-ticket plan Reuters
- EU to force rail operators to sell tickets for rival services Financial Times
- One journey, one ticket, full rights: Simplifying train travel in Europe European Commission
- EU Commission aims to simplify international rail travel in Europe Yahoo
- EU proposes end to ‘five tabs, three apps and a prayer’ for cross-border train bookings The Guardian
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.
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".
King’s Speech: A guide to Starmer government’s new proposed laws – Reuters
- King's Speech: A guide to Starmer government's new proposed laws Reuters
- King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer The New York Times
- Absurdity and Ambition in London as Starmer Faces Ouster Bloomberg.com
- From tourist tax to digital ID: BBC correspondents on the key bills in the King's Speech BBC
- PM Starmer's leadership woes overshadow parliament's grand reopening Reuters
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
Israel bulldozes Palestinian shops to make way for settlement-linked road
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.
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.
Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40
The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
Streeting allies tell BBC they expect him to challenge Starmer for leadership as soon as tomorrow – BBC
- Streeting allies tell BBC they expect him to challenge Starmer for leadership as soon as tomorrow BBC
- King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer The New York Times
- King's Speech 'surreal' amid PM turmoil, say NI MPs BBC
- 'Bond markets on edge' as King Charles sets out fragile UK government's agenda CNBC
- Live updates: Starmer’s job hangs in the balance as King Charles lays out UK government's agenda AP News
1MDB financier Jho Low seeks pardon from Donald Trump
Fugitive faces charges including corruption and money laundering in US and Malaysia for role he allegedly played in scandal
The fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low, a central figure in the multibillion-dollar scandal at the state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), is reportedly seeking a pardon from the US president, Donald Trump.
Low faces multiple charges including corruption and money laundering in the US and Malaysia for the important role he allegedly played in the misappropriation of at least $4.5bn (£3.3bn) from 1MDB.
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