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What's at stake when Trump and Xi meet in the US?
The BBC’s China correspondent and US editor explain everything you need to know ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting in Washington DC.
Trump meets US-backed Venezuelan president for first time since Maduro seized
Rodriguez was handpicked by Trump as leader of Venezuela was arrested and taken to the US
Eleven killed in mass shooting at house in South Africa
One of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.
Trump administration accuses banned media outlets of 'falsehoods' ahead of court hearing
The US Justice Department's response to a lawsuit filed by CNN, Politico and MS NOW also cites national security.
US and Iran hold first talks since June after Trump's 'annihilation' threat
The talks are the first since a ceasefire collapsed in June, with the sides exchanging fire intermittently.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN Population Fund also says there has been a "severe escalation" in the number of early and forced marriages.
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
More than 170,000 respiratory cases recorded in haze-choked Indonesia
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
Hurricane Polo intensifies into rare category 5 storm off the coast of Mexico
The storm's sudden intensification is "truly remarkable", the US hurricane monitoring agency said.
Watch: Key moments from Andy Burnham's first UN speech
In his first speech to the UN as UK prime minister, Burnham highlighted the risks posed by Russian disinformation.
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.
Playing loud music on the bus? That will cost you hundreds of dollars in Singapore
Authorities are cracking down on "disruptive behaviours" including eating onboard and putting feet on seats.
Watch: Threats, deals and passionate speeches at UNGA event
Delegations from across the world attended the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Huge data centres rise at 'China speed' to power its AI ambitions
The BBC visits Inner Mongolia, where Beijing's AI infrastructure is progressing at "China speed", says one worker.
Rare look at the remote engine rooms powering China's AI ambitions
The BBC is in Inner Mongolia where dozen of Chinese data centres are being constructed, as the country aims to lead the world in artificial intelligence.
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines
In his speech, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.
US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark's sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.