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1. Trump-China visit latest: Xi hails ‘new chapter’ in US-China relations as high-stakes talks begin in Beijing

   On his first full day in China, Trump will participate in bilateral talks and take part in a state banquet

2. Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, injuring at least 4

   Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, injuring at least four people

3. Russia launches massive daytime attack with over 200 drones across Ukraine

   Kremlin claims trilateral work to end the war continues as Putin’s forces attack Zelensky’s hometown

4. Photo highlights from Cannes 2026

   The 79th Cannes Film Festival is underway, kicking off 12 days of nonstop premieres, photo calls and red carpet glamour. ___ This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.

5. Livestreamer known for racist videos accused of shooting man outside courthouse

6. Pep Guardiola hails ‘unique’ talent Phil Foden after inspiring Man City win

   Foden set up goals from Antoine Semenyo and Omar Marmoush before Savinho sealed the win late on.

7. Surfers to launch nationwide protests over failing water system

8. Prince Harry warns of ‘deeply troubling’ rise in antisemitism in UK

9. World’s oldest oak tree spared from California developers after years-long battle

   Jurupa Oak is a Palmer’s oak that’s 13,000 years old, found in Southern California’s Jurupa Valley

10. Mona Lisa could reshape how doctors view obesity, expert says