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The stakes of Trump's 2-day summit with Xi Jinping

President Trump will head to Beijing on Tuesday for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Henrietta Levin, senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with analysis.

Mike Vrabel, Dianna Russini photo sparks fury amid affair speculation

​Mike Vrabel and Dianna Russini’s affair rumors have refused to die down in the last few weeks even after both of them strongly denied having anything other than a professional relationship with one another, sparking chaos among millions of fans around the world. While Mike Vrabel is back at work, it seems his personal life is hit by another scandal with Dianna Russini and now, millions are furious at him.

Zack Polanski facing sleaze probe as questions mount over whether Green Party leader paid council tax on a houseboat - or broke electoral law by registering to vote there

Zack Polanski facing sleaze probe as questions mount over whether Green Party leader paid council tax on a houseboat - or broke electoral law by registering to vote thereBy SAM MERRIMAN, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 21:59, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 21:59, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Mahmoud Khalil’s lawyer calls immigration case a ‘sham’ after revelation it was fast-tracked by DoJ

Palestinian activist is awaiting another legal decision on a separate track in a narrowing effort to stay in the USSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA lawyer for Mahmoud Khalil, the first noncitizen activist arrested in the Trump administration crackdown on pro-Palestinian speech, called his client’s immigration proceedings “preordained and a complete sham” after it was revealed that the case was prioritized to be fast-tracked.“These revelations make clear that this case has been...

Anthony Albanese prepares to break huge election promise in the federal budget: What you need to know

Anthony Albanese prepares to break huge election promise in the federal budget: What you need to knowREAD MORE: Why Aussies are flying their Australian flags upside-downBy ZAC DE SILVA and BEN MCKAY FOR AAP Published: 21:47, 11 May 2026 | Updated: 21:47, 11 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Iran's Hormuz Standoff Just Rewired Trump's Beijing Summit With Xi

BusinessEnergyIran's Hormuz Standoff Just Rewired Trump's Beijing Summit With XiByGüney Yıldız,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I focus on the nexus of AI adoption, energy, and geopolitics.Follow AuthorMay 11, 2026, 04:38pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.TOPSHOT - US President Donald Trump (L) and China's President Xi Jinping shake hands as th...

Virginia Democrats go to Supreme Court seeking to override redistricting decision

Virginia's highest court overturned the vote on new congressional map last week.

UAE 'secretly carrying out strikes on Iran' including huge oil refinery attack

The UAE, armed with Western-made jet fighters and surveillance technology, is said to have been behind an attack on Iran's Lavan Island, sources familiar with the matter say

Can't intimidate us with barbed wire, says Bangladesh, puts border force on alert

Bangladesh's foreign affairs adviser stated the nation will not be intimidated by border fencing, questioning the new West Bengal government's approach to governance. Dhaka warned of action against "push-back" incidents and asserted it would not remain silent if killings along the border continue, while Border Guard Bangladesh remains on high alert.

EU sanctions violent Israeli settlers after months of deadlock

The assets of violent Israeli settlers and settler organisations are being targeted in a new EU sanctions package.

Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech

Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's SpeechJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHenry ZeffmanChief political correspondentPA MediaSir Keir Starmer has not included a second attempt to reform welfare in Wednesday's King's Speech, the BBC has learnt.The prime minister's first attempt to make significant changes to the welfare system, including restricting eligibility for some health-related benefits, resulted in a mass revolt of Labour MPs and an...

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Rod Stewart congratulates King for putting Trump ‘in his place’

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Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate blocked congressional map

Politics Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to reinstate congressional map struck down by state high court By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn May 11, 2026 / 4:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on Monday to restore its new voter-approved c...

Virginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional map

BREAKING NEWSmay. 11, 2026, 8:13 PM UTCSupreme CourtSupreme CourtVirginia Democrats ask Supreme Court to allow use of new congressional mapThe filing comes after the Virginia Supreme Court concluded that the process that led to a referendum approving the new map was unlawful.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00A truck passes political signs outside a polling place at Good Shepherd Catholic Church in South Hill, Va., on April 21.Allen G. Breed / AP fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleB...

Rebranding Francafrique

France is trying to rebrand itself during a summit with African heads of states in Kenya.

Trump gala attack accused Cole Allen pleads not guilty

Trump gala attack accused Cole Allen pleads not guilty

India's Modi to launch multi-nation tour amid global unease

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark this week on a multi-nation tour to the United Arab Emirates and four European countries, including Norway where he will attend a bilateral summit, officials said Monday.Modi will start his whirlwind tour from UAE -- where a 4.5 million-strong Indian community lives -- on Friday, India's foreign ministry said in a statement.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Modi will meet with UAE's President His Hi...

Palestinians mark 78 years since Nakba amid ongoing displacement

78 years of memory: Palestinians rally in Khan Yunis to mark the Nakba.

Local elections: How did the parties do compared with previous years?

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