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Donald Trump arrives in Beijing ahead of Xi Jinping summit
The US and China are expected to agree to forums to facilitate mutual trade and investment. Source link
Shots fired in Philippine Senate as ICC seeks to arrest ex-police chief
Authorities are still trying to work out who fired the gun shots inside the Senate building in the Philippines, prompting people to run for cover. Source link
US author to be sentenced for killing husband then writing a book on grief
Kouri Richins was convicted of aggravated murder after poisoning her husband with fentanyl and self-publishing a children’s book about coping with grief. Source link
First openly gay NBA player Jason Collins dies at 47 of brain tumour
Collins, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died from an aggressive brain tumour, his family announced Tuesday. Source link
Iran war boosts Beijing ahead of Trump visit, experts say
As US President Donald Trump prepares to meet his Chinese counterpart in Beijing, some analysts say the war in Iran has significantly shifted the power dynamics in China’s favour. Source link
Trump labels critical news reports on Iran 'virtual treason' – as it happened
US President Donald Trump says he does not need help from Beijing to end the war with Iran but says he will talk at length with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they hold a summit this week. Source link
Australian-born MP at centre of 'palace coup' plot to knife British PM
Up until the past few days, Catherine West kept a low profile, as far as politicians go. Most Brits would never have come across the Australian-born, London-based MP before, but that all changed at the weekend. Source link
Australia insists support for UAE does not involve action against Iran
The Albanese government insists Australia is not involved in any “offensive action against Iran” amid reports the UAE, which had been supplied a Wedgetail aircraft, carried out military strikes against the country. Source link
Starmer faces more calls to quit as ministers resign
Sir Keir Starmer is striking a defiant tone despite a growing number of his Labour colleagues urging him to step down. Source link
Pakistan market blast kills at least nine people
A blast in a market kills at least nine people as Islamabad blames Kabul for a weekend attack that has left 15 police officers dead. Source link