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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 13:01
Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017.

More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:53
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:53
The ship, which set sail from Belfast on Friday, is at port in Bordeaux after 49 people fell ill from gastrointestinal illness.

Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:44
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.

Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:44
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.

Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:44
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.

Princess Eugenie's charity faces further scrutiny from Charity Commission

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:44
The watchdog says it is opening a case into The Anti-Slavery Collective to assess concerns over spending.

Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:37
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club's senior executives.

Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:37
Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club's senior executives.

Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:22
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:22
BBC Chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman explains what is next for the government after the King's Speech.

Japan coach Jones suspended for four games

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:09
Former England boss Eddie Jones is fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an under-23 tour of Australia last month.

Japan coach Jones suspended for four games

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:09
Former England boss Eddie Jones is fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an under-23 tour of Australia last month.

Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 12:07
King Charles III has unveiled the government's agenda in a speech to Parliament.

Standards watchdog launches probe into £5m Farage gift

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:54
Parliamentary Standards Commissioner has decided to begin an inquiry into Reform leader Nigel Farage, the BBC understands.

Suicide forum fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:52
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.

Suicide forum linked to 50 deaths fined £950,000 for not blocking UK users

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:52
The regulator said the forum had not done enough to protect UK users - but critics accuse Ofcom of acting too slowly.

Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:44
Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.

World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:30
Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans.

Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court

Wed, 05/13/2026 - 11:29
A court in Bremen has found the manufacturer of the classic Alpine Milk chocolate bar guilty of "shrinkflation".

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