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US President Donald Trump left Beijing after a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping saying he had struck "fantastic trade deals, great for both countries", but few details have emerged on what the two superpowers agreed.

Trade was near the top of the agenda despite recent tensions over the Iran war, and businesses hoped for key deals as well as an extension of the tariff truce that is due to expire in November.

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Back in 1997, over 5 million pieces of Lego were lost at sea during a storm. Now, almost 30 years later, they’re still washing up on beaches around the world.

What began as a curious mystery turned into a global treasure hunt, but quickly uncovered a bigger issue hiding just beneath the surface.

This is the story of the Great Lego Spill - and what it tells us about plastics in our oceans.

In this video...

00:00 – The brick that changed the world

00:40 – The Great LEGO Spill explained

02:21 – The treasure hunt begins

03:58 – The first pieces are found

05:21 – How many containers were lost at sea?

06:13 – What impact does plastic have on our oceans?

07:56 – Lego responds

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New forecasts show increasing confidence that the developing El Niño in the tropical Pacific Ocean could be one of the strongest on record.

Scientists are concerned about the huge humanitarian impacts it could have as well as the likelihood of 2027 being the warmest year on record.

So, what exactly is it and how could it impact us?

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0:00 - El Niño is coming

0:35 - What is El Niño?

01:14 - How strong could it get?

01:55 - Previous El Niños

02:32 - How will it affect weather?

03:48 - Impact on food

05:03 - Impact on UK

It’s the world’s fourth largest economy, with over 40 million people and home to some of the world’s most powerful tech companies. So why aren’t the Democratic party’s biggest names queuing up for a chance to run California?

Voting has started in a primary to decide who will run to replace Governor Gavin Newsom. Democrats have been scrambling after its frontrunner Rep Eric Swalwell dropped out following allegations of sexual misconduct, and without a blockbuster candidate such as Kamala Harris, Democrat voters have been left navigating a crowded, unsettled field of candidates.  

Sarah, Anthony and Justin look at whether any of the candidates are managing to stand out among the fray, and ask if the British-born Republican who has has been endorsed by Donald Trump has a real chance of capitalising on a chaotic race and making it to the November election. 

00:00 California’s race

05:28 California’s problems

09:37 Steve Hilton

15:40 Xavier Beccera

21:03 Tom Steyer

26:22 Kamala Harris

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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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