United States Politics and Government May 13, 2026 As Trump and Xi Meet in China, Why Typical Displays of Cultural Exchange Won’t Be on Show Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up. As Trump and Xi Meet in China, Why Typical Displays of Cultural Exchange Won’t Be on Show Past meetings between the presidents of the U.S. and China have involved friendly displays of cultural exchange. Those gestures have largely dried up. See more
Ukraine May 13, 2026 Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end thi... Ukraine war briefing: New Hungary PM signals shift away from Kremlin after massive drone attack on Ukraine Péter Magyar says his government has summoned Russian ambassador over drone attack near Hungary’s border to ask when Vladimir Putin plans ‘to finally end thi... Share
New York May 13, 2026 New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of BeijingA New York man was found guilty on Wednesday... New York man found guilty of acting as an unregistered agent of China Lu Jianwang was accused of operating a ‘secret police station’ in Manhattan’s Chinatown at the behest of BeijingA New York man was found guilty on Wednesday... Share
Australia news May 13, 2026 Court rules Coles misled shoppers with its ‘Down Down’ discount campaign Landmark finding against supermarket giant after competition watchdog argued discounts did not represent genuine savingsColes misled Australian shoppers with... Court rules Coles misled shoppers with its ‘Down Down’ discount campaign Landmark finding against supermarket giant after competition watchdog argued discounts did not represent genuine savingsColes misled Australian shoppers with... Share
Donald Trump May 13, 2026 Trump-Xi summit live: US president preparing to meet China’s leader with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war set to dominate talks Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with the US president set to meet Xi at the Great Hall of the PeopleThe Trump-Xi summit... Trump-Xi summit live: US president preparing to meet China’s leader with trade, Taiwan and the Iran war set to dominate talks Ahead of the crucial talks, security has been heightened in Beijing, with the US president set to meet Xi at the Great Hall of the PeopleThe Trump-Xi summit... Share
United States Politics and Government May 13, 2026 House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and... House Approves Year-Round Sale of Higher-Ethanol Gas In a rare bipartisan vote, the House passed a bill allowing for the sale of an ethanol blend known as E15, over the objections of Republican hard-liners and... Share
Powell May 13, 2026 Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the Ho... Denise Powell Wins Democratic Primary in Key Nebraska House Race Denise Powell prevailed in a close primary race for an Omaha-based seat, currently held by a retiring Republican, that could help determine control of the Ho... Share
Canada May 13, 2026 Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement to Raise Carbon Prices as Pipeline Tradeoff But the agreement is the latest softening of carbon reduction measures introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney since he took office last year. Canada and Alberta Reach Agreement to Raise Carbon Prices as Pipeline Tradeoff But the agreement is the latest softening of carbon reduction measures introduced by Prime Minister Mark Carney since he took office last year. Share
May 13, 2026 Trump Says He Will Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case to Xi, as Lawmakers Press for His Release Mr. Trump has shown less appetite for wading into human rights issues than past U.S. presidents at summits with Beijing, but said he would raise the case of... Trump Says He Will Raise Jimmy Lai’s Case to Xi, as Lawmakers Press for His Release Mr. Trump has shown less appetite for wading into human rights issues than past U.S. presidents at summits with Beijing, but said he would raise the case of... Share
International Relations May 13, 2026 Why Does China Want Taiwan? There are few issues in diplomacy more complicated than the status of the self-governing island, which China claims as its own. It is almost certain to come... Why Does China Want Taiwan? There are few issues in diplomacy more complicated than the status of the self-governing island, which China claims as its own. It is almost certain to come... Share
Trump administration May 13, 2026 Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financierSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US... Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financierSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailThe US... Share
Housing market May 13, 2026 Housing market in England and Wales weakening due to Iran war, say estate agents Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on propertiesFears of higher mortgage rates and rising infla... Housing market in England and Wales weakening due to Iran war, say estate agents Homebuyers more cautious due to possible mortgage rate rises and higher inflation as sellers sit on propertiesFears of higher mortgage rates and rising infla... Share
Pesticides May 13, 2026 Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report Greenpeace finds cocktail of pesticides including seven banned in EU may have been used on seven categories of vegetables and soft fruitIt is a beautiful ear... Typical English roast dinner potentially ‘drenched’ in 102 pesticides, says report Greenpeace finds cocktail of pesticides including seven banned in EU may have been used on seven categories of vegetables and soft fruitIt is a beautiful ear... Share
