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Markets
Trump and Xi hold talks but no trade deal agreed
There was plenty of choreographed ceremonies, but there was no sweeping trade breakthrough as Trump met Xi in Beijing.
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World
Cuba says CIA chief visited Havana as energy crisis worsens
The reported visit came after the US renewed an offer of aid to ease the effects of its oil blockade.
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Markets
UK economy sees surprise growth in March despite Iran war
The economy grew by 0.3% in the month, official figures show, confounding analysts' forecasts of a small contraction.
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Crypto
Crypto losses from North Korea hackers in 2025 rose 51% YoY: Report
The cybersecurity threats from North Korea are perpetrated by a myriad of small hacker groups deploying malware and executing social engineering scams.
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World
Flattery and fanfare as Trump welcomed to China - but thorny issues remain
The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.
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