Watch: What happened on day one of Trump's China visit?

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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Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says

The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.

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In pictures: Trump hosted by Xi Jinping in Beijing on two-day summit

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

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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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The Kabul rehab centre hit by deadly Pakistani strike

Pakistan says it hit 'military and terrorist infrastructure' - but the UN and victims' families reject this claim.

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Thailand's divisive ex-PM is out of jail, but is the Thaksin era over?

Thaksin seems incapable of taking a back seat. This time, it really could be different.

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Iran activists tell BBC how threat of war intensifies trauma of repression

A dissident in Tehran says she feels helpless and under immense psychological pressure.

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I will serve - not rule over Hungary, says new PM

Nearly a month ago Péter Magyar steered his Tisza party to a landslide victory, sweeping away 16 years of rule by Viktor Orbán.

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Japanese council votes to remove unconscious mayor

Kikuo Hatakeyama, 72, has served as the mayor of Hachirogata in north-east Japan since 2008, but fell ill in February.

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Greece examines mystery naval drone found in Ionian Sea

Greek media say the drone, which reportedly had explosives, could be either Ukrainian or linked to the Russia-Ukraine war.

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Hovering objects and flashing lights: what we learned from UFO documents released by the Pentagon

The US has published transcripts, video clips and audio recordings about unidentified flying objects.

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Rosenberg: Scaled-back Victory Parade in Moscow's Red Square

The BBC's Russia editor reports from Moscow, where the annual Victory Day display was quieter than usual.

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Trump and Lula's private Oval Office meeting signals lingering strain - and effort to avoid tension

The US and Brazilian presidents did not appear together publicly, but traded compliments after their talks.

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DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls

"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

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Watch: Passengers evacuated from virus-hit cruise ship off Cape Verde

The Dutch foreign ministry confirmed that a British, German and Dutch national had now been taken from the virus-hit ship.

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China calls for Strait to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in Iran talks

Wang Yi is holding talks with Iran's foreign minister Aragchi who is on his first trip to China since the war began.

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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast

Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour

British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

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Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks

There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.

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Concern for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate as family say health deteriorating

On Friday her family said the 54-year-old had been taken from prison to a local hospital after a sharp deterioration in her health.

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Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, health ministry says

Four women and a child are among the dead, as fighting between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.

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Australia wants to become the first country to eliminate a cancer - can it?

For the first time, Australia has recorded no new cervical cancer diganoses in women under 25.

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Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record

Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.

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Vonn still in 'survival mode' after Olympic crash

American skiing great Lindsey Vonn says she is still "too emotional" to make a decision on her future career as she faces at least 18 months of recuperation.

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Britney Spears charged in California with driving under influence

The pop star is facing one misdemeanour count of driving under the influence of any alcohol and drug.

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