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Success of Xi-Trump summit lies in what happens afterwards

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, after the May talks in Beijing and before the November Apec summit in Shenzhen. This sequence of diplomacy will test if the commitment to building a “constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability” translates into practical arrangements. The Washington meeting faces clear limits. Differen...

Success of Trump-Xi summit lies in what happens afterwards

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to meet US President Donald Trump in Washington this week, after the May talks in Beijing and before the November Apec summit in Shenzhen. This sequence of diplomacy will test if the commitment to building a “constructive China-US relationship of strategic stability” translates into practical arrangements. The Washington meeting faces clear limits. Differen...

In 2013, Pink bought a 200-acre California ranch for $9M; it is now a working vineyard

Pink bought a 200-acre California ranch with her husband Carey Hart for nearly $9 million in 2013. What began as an interest in wine grew into Two Wolves, an organic wine business. After years of studying winemaking and making small batches privately, Pink released her first vintage in 2014 and has since built a team around organic farming and winemaking.

A projectile hits a tanker as it enters the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast developments

The British military says an “unknown projectile” struck a tanker as it entered the Strait of Hormuz

Sorbonne Professor Hans Stark: 'Merz is in a very, very fragile situation'

The far right AfD claims it has become Germany’s new “people’s party”. The statement comes after AfD claimed its second regional election win in as many weeks, ramping up pressure on the poorly performing CDU and Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The far-left party also advanced, winning its third regional election thanks to its latest victory in Berlin. Perspective spoke to Hans Stark, professor in cont...

In 2018, Jon Bon Jovi paid $10 million for a Palm Beach home, demolished it and rebuilt

Dubai declares 10 days of mourning for ruler's brother Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

Dubai has declared ten days of official mourning after the death of Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the emirate's ruler's youngest brother.

Trump denies ‘assault’ on free press as three outlets plan to sue over White House ban – live

Three news outlets to sue to protect First Amendment rights; Trump claims to ‘cherish’ free press but also attacks ‘fake news’ media Sign up for US Breaking News emailsHours after the three news outlets he summarily barred from the White House announced their intentions to file a lawsuit, Trump took to social media to defend himself.“The White House is not instituting an assault on the Free Press,...

Three held over woman's murder as South Africa police investigate eight other body finds

The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.

Xhaka under investigation over Covid-19 certificate

Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka is being investigated over an issue with his Covid-19 vaccination certificate.

British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry

Visitors stopping to take pictures of the 68m medieval embroidery were holding up others, prompting the rule change.

Flying with your cat or dog? These are Europe’s best pet-friendly airlines

From cabin rules and weight allowances to dedicated airport lounges, a new ranking reveals which carriers make travelling with pets the easiest.

Germany’s Merz ‘grateful’ centre-left SPD wants to stay in coalition after CDU’s heavy losses – Europe live

CDU suffered heavy losses in two regional elections, including in home state of former leader Angela Merkel, where it polled just 4.9%Staying in Germany, tens of thousands of automotive workers at Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz and other car brands are protesting on factory floors across the country today for government and management help to save their jobs. Volkswagen has announced plans to cut...

How Europe’s energy shock is fuelling the far right ahead of elections

Far-right parties in Europe are exploiting the fuel crisis, blaming the mainstream for soaring energy bills. With key elections upcoming, governments are recognsing that a prolonged energy crisis could have political costs.

Amnesty accuses M23 of abuses amounting to war crimes at Congo mines

Amnesty International has accused M23 rebels in eastern Congo of abuses and unlawful killings of miners while trafficking minerals to Rwanda, in what it said could amount to war crimes

US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN

A report says the attacks, of which there have been at least 68, were not self-defence.

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access

President Donald Trump said on Friday he was banning the outlets from the presidential residence as punishment for distributing what he calls "fake news."

Converse apologizes and pulls ad that critics said evoked racist imagery

Sneaker company removes social media ad after backlash from critics who said it resembled KKK imageryThe sneaker company Converse has removed a social media ad that sparked outrage among critics who viewed it as evoking the Ku Klux Klan and lynching.The Instagram ad photo showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers. Critics lashed out online, saying that a ...

Hong Kong developer New World gets nod to spin off K11 Shanghai assets

New World Development (NWD) received the green light from the Shanghai Stock Exchange to spin off and list a Reit (real estate investment trust) on the bourse, according to the distressed developer controlled by one of Hong Kong’s wealthiest families. The expected offering size for the NWD C-Reit was about 3.82 billion yuan (US$570 million), from which the group’s estimated net proceeds would be 3...

Fears over interest rate rise and jobs send UK consumer confidence to three-year low

Blow to John Healey before budget as UK households face ‘notable strain’ on their financesBusiness live – latest updatesFears of a steep rise in mortgage payments and increasing job insecurity have sent UK consumer confidence tumbling to a three-month low, according to a leading survey.In a blow to John Healey before next month’s budget, the S&P Global consumer sentiment index dropped to 42.7 ...

Nearly half of Taiwanese lack confidence in US defence commitments, survey finds

Nearly half of Taiwanese lack confidence that Washington will continue military aid and arms sales to the island, according to a new survey released on Monday ahead of this week’s Trump–Xi summit. The poll by Taiwan-based United Daily News found 47 per cent were not confident the United States would continue providing military assistance and selling weapons to Taiwan, slightly exceeding the 44 per...

Two women arrested over one of nine South Africa killings

Two women have been arrested in connection with one of a series of killings in South Africa which sparked outcry over violence against women in the country.

Two women and man arrested over one of nine South Africa killings

Two women and a man have been arrested in connection with one of a series of killings in South Africa which sparked outcry over violence against women in the country.

Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur

Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.

CNN, MS Now and Politico to sue Trump administration over White House ban – live

Three news outlets to sue to protect First Amendment rights after Trump banned them from White House groundsSign up for US Breaking News emailsThe United States has refused to issue visas for members of Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian’s delegation, including his communications team, for this week’s trip to the UN General Assembly, Iranian state media reported.Pezeshkian will be the highest-ran...