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Donald Trump has concluded his final round of talks with Xi Jinping and wrapped up his state visit to Beijing.

Trade, oil, Iran and Taiwan were among the topics discussed over two days of meetings. The US president said the meeting was ‘’successful” and “unforgettable” – and said he expects the relationship will be better than ever. Does Xi Jinping see things the same way? We speak to the BBC’s senior China correspondent, Laura Bicker.

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Chapters:

01:21 What were the big moments of the visit?

04:05 What happened at the banquet?

07:36 Did Trump and Xi get what they wanted?

10:45 Was Xi warm towards Trump?

13:15 What was the body language like between them?

16:14 Who was in Trump’s team?

18:27 Was Taiwan mentioned?

23:05 Who did best from the meeting?

24:51 Who is visiting China next?

As the geopolitical scramble for the Arctic’s resources grows, the BBC joins the Canadian Rangers on patrol, as they undertake a route that has not been attempted in 80 years.

Covering 5,200km (3,200 miles) with temperatures plunging to -60C (-76F), the Rangers patrol is part of an annual Canadian Armed Forces operation to showcase Canada's military presence in the north.

The BBC’s Nadine Yousif shares the struggles undertaken to report in freezing conditions - and finds out what life is like on Canada’s Arctic frontline.

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Andy Burnham will attempt to return to the Commons as an MP, after Wes Streeting resigned as health secretary, saying he had lost confidence in UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership.

Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, said he would ask to run for Labour in Makerfield after Labour MP Josh Simons said he would resign to make way for him.

Any candidate in a Labour leadership contest to replace Starmer must be an MP.

Former Health Secretary Wes Streeting called for a broad debate about what comes next but did not say he would run for leader.

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US President Donald Trump has concluded his final round of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping and wrapped up his state visit to Beijing.

Trump said the meeting was "very successful, world-renowned, and unforgettable", while Xi called it a "historic and landmark" visit, according to Chinese state media.

Trade, oil, Iran and Taiwan were among the topics discussed over two days of meetings.

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Is Westminster about to head into a Labour leadership contest? And how does it work?

Following a disastrous performance by Labour in the May elections, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has faced calls from Labour MPs to resign.

The BBC's Pria Rai breaks down how a Labour leadership contest could play out and speaks to Associate Political Editor at New Statesman, Rachel Cunliffe, to find out how we got here.

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With Health Secretary Wes Streeting resigning from cabinet and Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s route to Westminster becoming clearer, pressure is mounting on UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer as he faces potential challenges to his leadership following last week’s election results.

A BBC Question Time audience member asks: “Are Labour just rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic?”

Featuring Conservative Michael Gove, Labour’s Jenny Chapman, General Secretary of the Fire Brigades Union Steve Wright, and Reform UK’s Danny Kruger.

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China’s President Xi Jinping has told Donald Trump that his country wants a partnership with the US, not rivalry.

He was speaking at a state banquet in honour of the US President, who is on a two day visit to China.

The two leaders earlier held trade talks, with Trump saying the two countries had "the world's most consequential economic relationship".

The White House described the meeting as "highly productive". Trump, speaking at the Great Hall of the People, called it potentially "the biggest summit ever".

President Xi said previous trade negotiations between the two countries had delivered "progress", according to China's foreign ministry, but also delivered a stark warning on Taiwan, saying: "If mishandled, the two nations could collide or even come into conflict."

Jane Hill presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Jane Hill and Sarah Smith.

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Today, pressure is mounting on the UK PM as Wes Streeting resigned from his role as health secretary, and Josh Simons announced he would stand aside for Andy Burnham to have his seat.

There are still some steps ahead before that happens. The National Executive Committee must select him as the candidate, and he would need to go ahead and win. Nonetheless, the party is in chaos and Starmer is facing the biggest rebellion against his premiership to date.

What happens now and if there is to be a leadership election, when will it be? Adam, Chris, Alex and Joe unpack the (many) events of the day.Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews

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Iran has called on leaders at the Brics summit in India to condemn the US and Israel's "unlawful aggression" against its country.

Meanwhile, President Trump has reportedly held talks with China's President Xi Jinping over the issues being posed to both countries by the war with Iran, most notably, the ongoing issues in the Strait of Hormuz.

Elsewhere, Israel and Hezbollah have continued fighting in Lebanon.

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This Saturday, the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest final takes place in Vienna, and this year’s competition is again mired in controversy.

A boycott over Israel’s participation by several countries, including Spain and Ireland, threatens to put the competition’s stance of political neutrality to the test. And it is part of a wider debate over which countries should be allowed to compete in prestigious international arts and sports competitions.

We speak to William Lee Adams, a culture reporter at the BBC who also runs a Eurovision YouTube channel, to unpack the controversy surrounding this year’s contest and discuss whether politics and art can ever really be separated.

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Chapters:

01:03 What is the appeal of Eurovision?

03:16 A basic guide to Eurovision

06:13 Why are Israel and Australia in Eurovision?

07:44 No politics in Eurovision

09:37 What was so controversial at Malmo 2024?

12:00 What happened in the 2025 voting?

15:12 Why are some countries boycotting this year?

17:55 Isn’t all art political?

20:07 Do boycotts serve any purpose?