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China's Xi Jinping visits France to work through global crises
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday for a rare state visit that marks 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries. French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to urge Xi to reduce trade imbalances and to use his influence with Russia over the war in Ukraine. The two-day visit, Xi's first trip to Europe in five years, comes at a time of mounting trade disputes between Europe and China."We want to obtain reciprocity of exchanges and have the elements of our eco
1-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Lib Dems gain most council seats in last five years, party’s data shows
Party has gained 768 seats, Labour 545 and the Greens 480, while the Conservatives has lost 1,783
3-min read - NewsThe Guardian
Israel tells Hamas to accept ceasefire terms or risk new onslaught ‘in near future’
Netanyahu refuses demands of permanent ceasefire and also moves to shut down Al Jazeera network
6-min read - NewsThe Telegraph
Student protesters disrupt University of Michigan graduation
Pro-Palestine demonstrators disrupted a graduation ceremony at the University of Michigan as protests over the war in Gaza continued to rock campuses across the US.
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Miss Edinburgh GB finalist reveals moving reason behind gruelling physical challenge
A Miss GB Edinburgh finalist will be swapping the heels for hiking boots to raise money for a charity close to her heart after her grandmother was struck by cancer.
2-min read - NewsThe Independent
Man dies after crashing car into White House gate
Security protocols are implemented but there is no threat to White House, authorities say
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Small Heath shop 'causing significant distress' shut down by police after court order
The owners of the now-closed Hayat Convenience Store were also fined £2,400
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