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Trump concludes Xi visit as US backs Musk against EU fine
President Trump rounds off the Chinese leader’s state visit with a National Archives tour. The US intervention supports Elon Musk’s legal challenge against a €120m European Union fine on platform X.
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Trump and Chinese president Xi end summit without major agreement on AI
Donald Trump and Chinese president Xi Jinping concluded their three-day Washington summit on Friday without achieving a major breakthrough on artificial intelligence (AI), despite widespread hope that the two leaders would establish frameworks to pause their nations’ ongoing AI arms race. The visit emphasised ceremonial pageantry and personal rapport rather than substantive policy agreements, disappointing…
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Burnham criticised over potential Russian delegation at Manchester G20
Andy Burnham is facing criticism over plans to invite Russia to send a delegation to next year’s G20 summit in Manchester, despite the ongoing war in Ukraine. Government sources said Russia could not be excluded because there is no consensus among G20 members, but critics argue its attendance would suggest relations with Moscow are being…
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Dad charged with manslaughter after claiming he accidentally shot and killed son’s sorority girl partner, 22, while showing her his antique gun
A 54-year-old Alabama man, Jeffrey Scott Towers, has been charged with reckless manslaughter following the fatal shooting of his son’s girlfriend, 22-year-old Whitney Robeson, in May. The incident occurred whilst Towers was displaying his collection of antique guns to Robeson and his son Brandon at his Trussville home; a .22-calibre revolver discharged, striking Robeson in…
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San Sebastián 10 Takeaways, From Brad Pitt Seducing San Sebastián to AI, Buzz Titles, Deals and Glorious Gastronomy
The 74th San Sebastián Film Festival showcased Spanish cinema’s unprecedented growth, with production reaching a record €5.68 billion in 2025 and major international recognition including TIFF’s People’s Choice Award for Los Javis’s “La Bola Negra.” The festival marked the final edition under director José Luis Rebordinos, who has steered the event for fifteen years. Yet…
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Halle Berry Says Anti-Violence Film and Portraying a ‘Female Way of Dealing With Violence’ Is ‘Something the World Needs Right Now’ While Presenting Tribeca’s Through Her Lens Winners
Gem Little and producer Kseniya Yorsh won the Chanel x Tribeca Through Her Lens award for “Cowards”, securing full financing to make the short film. Halle Berry said its anti-violence message and portrayal of a female approach to conflict felt especially important, while the programme highlighted women’s creative agency and the need for stories told…
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Hain ton edges Bears nearer to Championship title
Sam Hain’s superb 142 helped Warwickshire move within touching distance of a ninth County Championship title after they dominated relegation-threatened Leicestershire at Edgbaston. Warwickshire’s first-innings lead of 247, followed by three more Leicestershire wickets, means a draw would now be enough to secure the championship. Hain faced 301 balls for his 21st first-class century and…
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Hit-and-run suspect’s disgusting words after briefly returning to crash scene where boy, 16, lay dying
A 16-year-old boy was killed and his 13-year-old sister injured when they were struck by a blue sedan while walking with their mother in Los Angeles. The driver and passenger reportedly fled, while a witness said one man briefly returned to remove a baby from the car and claimed he “didn’t care” about the collision.…
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Trump’s quiet China wins are more important than Xi’s empty state visit
The article argues that Donald Trump’s recent engagement with China produced few visible agreements, but that quieter economic and strategic gains may matter more over time. It says the US-China trade deficit is falling and presents this as evidence that the administration’s “managed” trade approach is improving America’s position, while stressing that major disputes remain…
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Highgate School pupil dies after being struck by taxi in north London
A 16-year-old Highgate School pupil, Melissa Premaratne, died after being struck by an Addison Lee taxi while walking to school in North London. The incident has shocked her family, school community and others, while police investigate the circumstances of the collision. Emergency services attended North Road shortly after 8am, and firefighters reportedly used specialist equipment…