Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping
Politics Trump arrives in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping May 13, 2026 / 7:57 AM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google President Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday evening local time to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at a crucial moment in Mr. Trump's presidency amid the war with Iran and uncertainty about the economy. "We're the two superpowers," Mr. Trump told reporters as he departed the White House on Tuesday. "We're the strongest nation on Earth in terms of military. China's consid...
‘Not foreseeable’ someone would access culvert in which Noah Donohoe died
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Oil Inventories Falling at Record Pace, Warns IEA | The Pulse 05/13/2026
"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Toril Bosoni, International Energy Agency, Head of Oil Industry and Markets Division; Andreas Utermann, Vontobel, Chairman; Michael Haigh, SocGen CIB, Head of FIC & Commodities Research; Rolf Habben Jansen, Hapag-Lloyd...
Gillian Anderson shows off ’80s-style curls at Cannes Film Festival
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Kate welcomed to Italian city on working trip with childhood foundation
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In Pictures: Pomp, pageantry and political intrigue at opening of Parliament
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Holed-Up Philippine Senator Courts Support Over Police Standoff
Two days after he dramatically re-emerged into public view, a Philippine politician with an outstanding arrest warrant is holed up in the Senate with police massed outside, one of the more bizarre episodes in the country’s politics in recent years.
Vertu says prolonged Iran war could spark higher vehicle prices
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As UK politics spiral again, Downing Street's Larry the cat has only one concern
As UK politics spiral again Downing Streets Larry the cat has only one concern
Wes Streeting preparing to resign on Thursday after talks with PM – report
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Pubs for a pint in Wembley after the FA Cup final
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Scotland deserves better than status quo say Greens, amid five-year plan launch
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King brings continuity and tradition as political chaos and uncertainty reigns
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Alex Ekubo dead: Nigerian actor dies aged 40 as 'broken' stars pay tribute
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Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say
Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as ThursdayUK politics live – latest updatesWho are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership?Allies of Wes Streeting have said he is preparing to stand down as health secretary amid deep frustration with Keir Starmer’s leadership, and could mount a formal challenge for the leadership as early as Thursday.Downing Street insiders had suggested Streeting did not yet have the required support from 81 MPs, which is needed to...
Veterans to be protected from the ‘legal wild west’ in Troubles Bill
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Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech
King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within Labour• UK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer has put long-promised changes to education, health and the courts at the heart of his agenda for the next year, as the embattled prime minister looks to prove he can enact the scale of change being demanded by Labour MPs and voters.The prime minister unveiled his legislative programme for the next parliamentry session on Wednesday, a moment he h...
Steps to fast-track EU rules into British law included in King’s Speech
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Starmer sets out plans for ‘stronger and fairer’ UK as he fights to save his job
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Moment police bust east London drugs gang dealing in children's parks
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