'It's an honour to be your friend' - Trump tells Xi

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held a high-stakes summit in Beijing, focusing on trade, technology, and geopolitical tensions amidst a display of diplomatic pageantry. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates during the Iran war, a report the Emirati government dismissed as baseless. In Lebanon, violence persists despite a ceasefire, with ongoing Israeli airstrikes and Hezbollah activity complicating regional stability. The South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction due to improper jury influence by a county clerk, necessitating a retrial for the disgraced lawyer. Meanwhile, reports suggest the French First Lady’s public confrontation with President Macron stemmed from jealousy over messages exchanged with an Iranian actress. Additionally, the sports world mourns Jason Collins, the NBA’s first openly gay player, who passed away at 47, leaving a legacy of increased inclusivity in professional sports.