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Wednesday, May 13, 2026 9:30 AM ET

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LIVE - PM has 'full confidence' in Streeting, No 10 says, as health secretary's allies expect him to launch challenge - Wes Streeting met the PM for less than 20 minutes in Downing Street this morning ahead of the King's Speech to Parliament.

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Elon Musk and Jensen Huang among CEOs joining Trump on China trip -- More than a dozen US executives have joined the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. -- Business

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What to know as Trump visits Xi in China -- Trump has landed in Beijing for the first visit by a US leader since his own in 2017. -- Asia

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Here's what you need to know about the second Eurovision semi-final and grand final -- Eurovision 2026 taking place in Vienna after Austrian singer JJ won the 2025 event. -- Culture

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Gaza sisters win prize for turning rubble into reusable bricks -- Displaced teenagers Farah and Tala wanted to 'turn destruction into something useful'.

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Plans for Australia's first Trump Tower scrapped due to 'toxic' brand, developer says -- The 91-storey luxury hotel on the Gold Coast in Queensland was meant to be Australia's tallest building.

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England calls for Robinson, Gay, Rew & Baker -- England end Ollie Robinson's two-year international exile and call up uncapped trio Emilio Gay, James Rew and Sonny Baker for the first Test against New Zealand. -- England

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Eagles to play in London during 2026 NFL season -- The Philadelphia Eagles will play in London as part of a record slate of international games during the 2026 NFL season. -- American Football

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Quiz: Name every club Mourinho has managed -- "The Special One" has managed 10 clubs across a 25-year career. Can you name them all? -- Football

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LIVE - Donald Trump lands in China for high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping - Tariffs, the competition over tech, the Iran war and Taiwan are on the agenda for the leaders of the two superpowers.

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Eurovision boss: 'We're watching the voting very carefully'

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More than 1,000 passengers held on cruise after gastrointestinal illness outbreak

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Shrinking Milka chocolate bar tricked consumers, says German court

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Air India crisis deepens ahead of final Ahmedabad crash report

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Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs

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At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis -- The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.

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Alex's mum abducted him as a boy. Now he's ready to talk to her again -- Alex Batty reveals all about his abduction and life on the run in a new BBC documentary.

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'It's not a swimming pool' - Americans react to Trump's reflecting pool makeover

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Watch: Pomp and ceremony as King delivers speech in Parliament

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Watch: What next after the King's Speech?

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Firefighters battle to contain Florida Everglades brush fire

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Man shares footage from inside hantavirus quarantine

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James Van Der Beek's widow posts emotional tribute: 'Words just don't capture what grief is' -- The Dawson's Creek actor died in February and his wife, Kimberly, says "the reality is settling in". -- Culture

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Thousands of Waymos recalled after robotaxi swept into a creek -- The voluntary recall follows an incident on 20 April where an empty Waymo car entered a flooded road in San Antonio, Texas.

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NBA player Clarke dies aged 29 -- Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke dies at the age of 29, the NBA team confirms.

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India's aspiring doctors heartbroken by exam paper leak -- Nearly 2.28 million candidates will now have to reappear in a test to secure a place in India's top medical colleges.

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Israel qualifies but Boy George is out of Eurovision

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'Ciao Kate': Crowds cheer Catherine's comeback tour to Italy

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Smart glasses are 'an invasion of privacy' - Meta's are selling better than ever

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Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

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Who is Alex Batty and how was he found?

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A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive China

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Jason Collins, NBA's first openly gay player, dies aged 47

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Man Utd chiefs to recommend Carrick for permanent job -- Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to Sir Jim Ratcliffe as the permanent boss of Manchester United by the club's senior executives. -- Man Utd

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Japan coach Jones suspended for four games -- Former England boss Eddie Jones is fined and suspended as head coach of Japan for abusing match officials during an under-23 tour of Australia last month. -- Rugby Union

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World Cup transport prices cut after fan backlash -- Prices for buses and trains to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey have been cut following a backlash from fans. -- England Men

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Liverpool owners face dilemma - stick or twist with Slot? -- Liverpool owners FSG face a dilemma as they consider whether to react to growing fan dissent against Arne Slot, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. -- Liverpool

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