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05/13/202613 May 2026 WATCH: 3 key issues to watch out for before Trump’s China visit US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to discuss a range of topics, with three issues likely to be discussed. Business: Tariffs are expected to be a major part of the agenda as the US and … Read more

Eurovision has hit a “bum note” over the participation of Israel in this year’s song contest. Demonstrations are planned in Vienna against the presence of Noam Bettan and his song “Michelle.” He succeeded in getting through the semi final 24 hours ago, but his appearance was greeted by chants of “Stop the Genocide.” Five nations … Read more

🇺🇸🇨🇳After nearly a decade since his last visit, US President Donald Trump is meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in a historic summit focused on global trade, technological rivalry and rising tensions over Taiwan, one of the world’s most sensitive flashpoints. 🇹🇼China claims Taiwan as part of its territory while the United States continues … Read more

In tonight’s edition, hundreds of Ghanaians caught up in xenophobic attacks in South Africa are set to be evacuated. Also, Cape Verde is ranked among the 15 countries with the lowest rainfall in the world, and the vital resource is not only scarce but also expensive. And Sudanese refugees have been going back to classes … Read more

According to data obtained by the New York Times, in some countries, just a few hundred voters would have been enough to secure a popular vote victory in the Eurovision song contest. FRANCE 24’s Sharon Gaffney speaks with Mara Hvistendahl, investigative reporter at the New York Times, about how Israel has been using the contest … Read more

Gunshots have been heard inside the Philippines Senate as tensions rise over the planned arrest of a top senator. Witnesses reported multiple gunshots on Wednesday, with journalists and others trying to hide as armed personnel moved through the building. What happened in the Senate? More than 10 soldiers in camouflage had earlier entered the compound, … Read more

Paris Saint-Germain claimed their 14th French league title on Wednesday, sealing a fifth straight Ligue 1 crown with a 2-0 win away to closest challengers Lens. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia opened the scoring for Luis Enrique’s side before replacing Ibrahim Mbaye wrapped up the victory, as PSG continued their march toward a potential historic treble-winning season. Source … Read more

More than a dozen executives from the world’s largest companies have joined US President Donald Trump on a high-stakes visit to China. The business delegation points to an agenda dominated by trade, technology, and rare earths. The minerals are the building block of many modern industries, and a source of economic leverage for Beijing. Also … Read more

In a late-night social media blitz before his high-stakes China visit, Donald Trump unleashed a string of debunked conspiracy theories, AI-generated images and attacks on his political rivals. Posting 55 times in a span of 3 hours, Trump tore into former President Barack Obama, accusing him – without evidence – of treason and espionage during … Read more