Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Trump arrives in China for talks on trade, AI, Taiwan

US president Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping as the two leaders look to ease months of tense trade relations. 

A tariff truce is expected to be extended following discussions this week. 

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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EU to host Taliban officials for talks

The European Union is planning to meet with Taliban officials in Brussels to discuss the deportation of some Afghan migrants.


The move has been met with strong criticism from human rights groups that argue this will expose them to significant risks. 


William Denselow reports from Brussels.



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Radio: Hungary’s New Government Begins Economic Reset

Hungary’s new prime minister, Péter Magyar, has formed his government after defeating Viktor Orbán in April’s election. His administration is promising fiscal reforms, stronger institutions and a reset with the European Union, Pablo Gutierrez reports from Budapest 



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STARMER MEETS STREETING AHEAD OF KING'S SPEECH

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is meeting with one of his potential leadership challengers as he tries to cling on to his job.

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting is holding talks at Downing Street on Wednesday.

It comes as the British government unveils its legislative agenda for the coming parliamentary session via a speech delivered by King Charles.

Keir Starmer faces calls to step aside from dozens of his own MPs after a series of controversies and poor election results last week.

Labour peer Baroness Chapman understands the strength of feeling but says the party has to unite.

EU minister Nick Thomas-Symonds says he believes the government can move beyond recent difficulties.

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Former communities minister Miatta Fahnbulleh has resigned from government urging the Prime Minister to go.

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Modi heads to UAE and Europe with energy and trade on agenda

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to the Middle East and Europe this week in what's being seen as his most high-profile diplomatic trip of the year.

He's expected to boost energy ties with the UAE and bolster trade relations with Nordic countries during the five-day trip. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Trump travels to China to talk Iran, trade, AI

US president Donald Trump is traveling to China for talks with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping centered on the Iran conflict, trade and artificial intelligence. 

Trump has promised that "great things will happen" for both countries.

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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Altman takes stand to reject Musk's allegations

Sam Altman has taken the stand as part of a lawsuit brought by Elon Musk over OpenAI's shift toward a for-profit structure.

The OpenAI CEO rejected Musk’s claims that the ChatGPT developer abandoned its founding mission, arguing instead that Musk himself pushed for greater control of the company that the two men founded together.

Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco.

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Trump travels to China to talk Iran, trade, AI

US president Donald Trump is traveling to China for talks with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping centered on the Iran conflict, trade and artificial intelligence. 


Trump has promised that "great things will happen" for both countries.

Nick Harper reports from Washington. 

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11 confirmed cases of Hantavirus - number could rise

A total of 11 hantavirus cases have been reported as of Tuesday morning, with global health officials warning that the number could rise. Eighteen Americans who were aboard the cruise ship at the center of the deadly outbreak are being monitored at health facilities in the US.

US correspondent Kate fisher reports


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Pentagon says Iran war costs close in on $30b

The Pentagon says the cost of war with Iran is closing in on $30 billion, higher than an estimate given just two weeks ago. The update came during a hearing on Capitol Hill as the Trump Administration answered lawmakers questions over its $1.5 trillion budget request for next year - the largest in history. Toni Waterman has more.


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U.S. Inflation Hits Highest Level Since May 2023

The U.S. Consumer Price Index is at its highest level since May 2023, as Americans feel the domestic pressures resulting from the war in the Middle East.

Mitch McCann reports:

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12 Dutch hospital workers quarantines over hantavirus breach

12 hospital workers in the Netherlands are now in quarantine after mishandling samples from a hantavirus patient.


The World Health Organization says there are at least nine confirmed cases and two suspected cases following the outbreak of the virus on a luxury cruise ship.


Europe correspondent William Denselow reports from Brussels.



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STARMER 'GETTING ON WITH THE JOB' AMID LEADERSHIP PRESSURE

Keir Starmer's allies say he's determined to fight on, even as dozens of Labour Party MPs call on him to step aside.

It's also reported several Labour cabinet ministers have suggested to the UK Prime Minister that he should set out a timetable for his departure.

It follows disappointing local election results for Keir Starmer's Labour Party last week, and a series of government mis-steps and controversies.

But Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones says the government is getting on with the job.

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Pakistan is witnessing sharp increase in petroleum prices amid Middle East tensions

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Rising global oil prices amid the Middle East tensions are driving up fuel costs in Pakistan, adding to inflationary pressures in an economy reliant on a $7 billion loan program from IMF.

The South Asian nation is left with 30 days stock of petrol and 27 days of high-speed diesel.

The country remains heavily dependent on Gulf oil imports via the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route under increasing strain

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad. 

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Passengers exposed to Hantavirus arrive back in US

US health officials say eighteen passengers from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have now been flown back to the US and placed under monitoring. 


One passenger who tested positive for the rare virus strain is being treated in a biocontainment unit.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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Modi heads to UAE and Europe with energy and trade on agenda

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to the Middle East and Europe this week in what's being seen as his most high-profile diplomatic trip of the year.

He's expected to boost energy ties with the UAE and bolster trade relations with Nordic countries during the five-day trip. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Monday, May 11, 2026

Trump says Iran ceasfire on "life support"

US president Donald Trump has warned the ceasefire with Iran is on "life support".

It comes after Tehran sent its counter-proposal peace plan, something the US leader dismissed as "garbage". 

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Passengers exposed to Hantavirus arrive back in US

US health officials say eighteen passengers from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have now been flown back to the US and placed under monitoring. 


One passenger who tested positive for the rare virus strain is being treated in a biocontainment unit.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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White House Correspondents Dinner shooter pleads not guilty

The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ dinner shooting has pleaded not guilty to all charges, including attempting to assassinate the president. Cole Tomas Allen was arranged in federal court on Monday.

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Passengers exposed to Hantavirus arrive back in US

US health officials say eighteen passengers from a cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak have now been flown back to the US and placed under monitoring. 


One passenger who tested positive for the rare virus strain is being treated in a biocontainment unit.

Ira Spitzer has more.


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