US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, focusing on trade, technology, and the ongoing conflict in Iran. While the visit aims to secure economic deals, including increased Chinese investment and agricultural purchases, significant tensions remain regarding Taiwan and the imprisonment of Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai. In London, King Charles formally opened a new session of Parliament amidst political instability and leadership challenges facing Prime Minister Kier Starmer. Meanwhile, Australian developers have scrapped plans for a Trump-branded tower, citing the brand's toxicity and geopolitical tensions. In other developments, South Africa’s police chief faces criminal charges over a controversial health contract, while teenage sisters in Gaza are gaining recognition for developing sustainable building blocks from war rubble. Additionally, an Atlanta man has been sentenced for stealing unreleased music from Beyonce’s hard drives.
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