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Scepticism and tight security as Beijing braces for Trump visit

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:30:01+00:00

US’s apparent decline has fuelled growing Chinese nationalism while US president has lost his novelty valueTrump in Beijing – latest updatesFive key issues for Xi-Trump summitYaoji 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 r

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Coalition to link immigration limits to new builds as Taylor says ‘migration has run miles ahead of housing’

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:30:00+00:00

Opposition leader to unveil plan to dramatically cut number of migrants in budget reply speech on ThursdayExplore all of our 2026 Australia federal budget coverageGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Coalition will directly link Australia’s temporary immigration intake to the number of new homes built around the country, using housing completion figures as a hard ceiling for overseas arrivals.The opposition leader, Angus Taylor, will outline the plan to dramatically cut the number of migrants arriving into the country in his budget reply speech on Thursday night, whil

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Gunshots in Philippines senate where senator is holed up to evade arrest

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:23:09+00:00

Ronald dela Rosa, accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court, still in standoff with authoritiesGunshots have been fired in the Philippine senate, as a senator who is wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) remained holed up in the building to evade arrest.The Philippine senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is accused of crimes against humanity for his role in overseeing the former president Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called war on drugs, has spent two nights in the country’s senate in a standoff with the authorities. Continue reading...

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Gunshots fired in Philippines senate in standoff with senator Ronald dela Rosa

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:23:09+00:00

Senator accused of crimes against humanity by international criminal court has holed up in building to evade arrestGunshots have been fired in the Philippine senate, as a senator who is wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) remained holed up in the building to evade arrest.Ronald dela Rosa, a Philippine senator accused of crimes against humanity for his role in overseeing the former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs”, has spent two nights in the country’s senate in a standoff with the authorities. It is unclear who fired the shots, or why troops were present at the senate.

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A Tech Tycoon’s Prosecution Raises Fears of Authoritarian Overreach

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:20:54+00:00

Nadiem Makarim founded a popular app before joining Indonesia’s government. Now he could face 18 years in prison, targeted in what critics call a dubious anticorruption campaign.

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Donald Trump aterriza en China para una cumbre de alto voltaje con Xi Jinping

Source: El País - Internacional · Published: 2026-05-13T12:12:35+00:00

Tras meses de tensiones, se espera que Pekín use el encuentro para trazar sus líneas rojas sobre Taiwán, mientras Washington subraya el carácter económico de la cita, y busca apoyo para negociar la paz con Irán

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US-based internet suicide forum, implicated in 160 deaths, fined £950,000

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:09:06+00:00

Ofcom attempting to block UK access to site cited in multiple coroners’ reportsA nihilistic internet suicide forum implicated in over 160 UK deaths has been fined £950,000 by the online regulator in its latest attempt to shut it down.Ofcom said the US-based website remains accessible in the UK despite over a year of warnings. Online safety campaigners have accused the regulator of taking an “interminable” amount of time to act. Continue reading...

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US-based internet suicide forum implicated in 160 UK deaths fined £950,000

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:09:06+00:00

Ofcom attempts to block UK access to site cited in multiple coroners’ reports as it levies fine under Online Safety ActA nihilistic internet suicide forum implicated in over 160 UK deaths has been fined £950,000 by the online regulator in its latest attempt to shut it down.Ofcom said the US-based website remained accessible in the UK despite over a year of warnings. Online safety campaigners have accused the regulator of taking an “interminable” amount of time to act. Continue reading...

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Higher gold duty rattles bullion market; grammage shrinks, buyers opt for exchanges

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-13T12:07:07+00:00

Rally in domestic gold prices following the duty increase, coupled with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to curb non-essential gold imports, has triggered caution across bullion markets and jewellery showrooms

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Second indictment of ex-FBI chief James Comey signals retaliation fears

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T12:00:56+00:00

Experts say latest move by acting attorney general suggests more cases against foes amid claims of vindictive DoJThe second indictment of ex-FBI director James Comey, a top target of Donald Trump in his drive for revenge against critics, suggests more charges could be coming against other Trump foes as the US president continues to use the department of justice to settle political scores, ex-prosecutors and law professors said.Legal critics also see the new indictment by acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, as “embarrassing” and “ridiculous” and revealing Blanche’s desire to quickly appease

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La guerre de Crimée (1853-1856), premier conflit « moderne » ?

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-13T12:00:02+00:00

Bateaux à vapeur, batteries flottantes, télégraphes sont les trois grandes innovations techniques que la guerre de Crimée (1853-1856), opposant une coalition franco-anglo-turco-piémontaise à la Russie, a produites dans les opérations militaires des puissances européennes.

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Ali Karimli, opposant emprisonné : « L’Azerbaïdjan a une chance historique d’opérer une transition démocratique »

Source: Le Monde - International · Published: 2026-05-13T12:00:02+00:00

Alors que le sommet de la Communauté politique européenne vient de se tenir en Arménie, le prochain est prévu en 2028 à Bakou. Dans une tribune au « Monde », l’un des leaders de l’opposition azerbaïdjanaise espère que, d’ici là, l’Europe ne fermera plus les yeux, en échange d’hydrocarbures, sur les atteintes aux droits de l’homme dans son pays.

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Airtel Q4 FY26 declined by 33% YoY to ₹7,325 cr

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-13T11:59:58+00:00

Capex for the quarter stood at ₹16,066 crore, with sustained investment across 5G densification, accelerated fiber deployment, Connected Homes growth, Airtel business and data centres,

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Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T11:54:50+00:00

CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory spaceNissan’s chief executive has confirmed he would consider building cars for other manufacturers at the UK’s largest car factory in Sunderland, amid talks with China’s Chery.Ivan Espinosa said Nissan was “looking at options” for Sunderland and its 6,000 workers as the struggling Japanese carmaker on Wednesday reported steep losses for the year to March. Continue reading...

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King’s Speech Comes at an Awkward Time for Starmer

Source: New York Times - World · Published: 2026-05-13T11:51:21+00:00

King Charles III read out Keir Starmer’s legislative agenda in the traditional manner, even as the British prime minister’s leadership remained under pressure.

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More than 1,700 confined on cruise ship in Bordeaux after suspected norovirus death – Europe live

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T11:47:13+00:00

Around fifty people aboard the boat have shown symptoms of the virus, reports sayThe cruise operator, Ambassador Cruise Line, has just confirmed to the Guardian that “a number of guests and crew onboard Ambition have displayed or are displaying symptoms consistent with gastrointestinal illness” during their 14-night trip of western France and Spain.A number of people have reported experiencing symptoms of a stomach bug following the ship’s departure from Liverpool, it said. Continue reading...

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Markets snap 3-day losing streak; metals rally as rupee hits fresh low

Source: The Hindu Business Line – Markets · Published: 2026-05-13T11:41:02+00:00

The Sensex closed 49.74 points, or 0.07 per cent, higher at 74,608.98, while the Nifty 50 gained 33.05 points, or 0.14 per cent, to settle at 23,412.60 after a volatile trading session

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Nigel Farage faces inquiry over £5m gift from crypto billionaire

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T11:40:19+00:00

Watchdog to examine whether Reform UK leader should have declared donation received before entering parliamentNigel Farage is facing a formal investigation by the parliamentary standards watchdog over a £5m gift from the crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne.The Reform UK leader received the money weeks before announcing he would stand as a candidate in the 2024 general election. Continue reading...

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Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of a saint from a church

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T11:40:12+00:00

Suspect was seen on fuzzy security photo running between benches of church carrying skull, police sayCzech police are hunting a thief who snatched the 800-year-old skull of a saint from a display box in a church and ran away with the relic.A fuzzy security camera photo released late on Tuesday appeared to show a figure dressed in black carrying what police said was the skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk. Continue reading...

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Czech police hunt thief who stole 800-year-old skull of saint from church

Source: The Guardian - World · Published: 2026-05-13T11:40:12+00:00

Suspect was seen on fuzzy security photo running between benches of church carrying skull, police sayCzech police are hunting a thief who snatched the 800-year-old skull of a saint from a display box in a church and ran away with the relic.A fuzzy security camera photo released late on Tuesday appeared to show a figure dressed in black carrying what police said was the skull of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk. Continue reading...

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