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What was it like inside the White House dinner?
The US and Chinese leaders gave speeches at the lavish event inside the White House, the BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr went along.
Xi got Trump's red carpet welcome - but not everything he wanted
China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.
Miliband tells Iran minister UK will not tolerate 'hostile activity' on British soil
The foreign secretary stresses "the UK's unwavering resolve to combat threats from Iranian-linked groups in UK soil, including attacks on the British Jewish community".
Watch: The world’s two most powerful men just met. How did it go?
The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington.
Media outlets banned by Trump denied access to White House dinner despite judge's order
Lawyers for CNN, Politico and MS Now are seeking an emergency court hearing, saying the White House "repeatedly violated" the order.
The Papers: 'Xi urges rivals to coexist in peace' and 'It's on at last'
Many of the papers include photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to the White House.
The Papers: 'Xi urges rivals to coexist in peace' and 'It's on at last'
Many of the papers include photographs of Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to the White House.
Netanyahu defends Israeli military action as delegates walk out before UN speech
The Israeli leader labels those who left his speech at the UN General Assembly as "moral cowards".
Sex offender bailed to flat overlooking playground
Victims of Zapher Dogen were living close to the 32-year-old, who admitted multiple offences.
Sex offender bailed to flat overlooking playground
Victims of Zapher Dogen were living close to the 32-year-old, who admitted multiple offences.
Canada prosecutors drop charges against two in Toronto gold heist
Amit Jalota and Ali Raza had their charges dismissed while other cases related to the massive 2023 theft continue through the courts.
Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.
Treadmills to deadlifts: Why Gen Z are swapping cardio for strength training
Gyms are booming, solitary cardio is out - how workouts are changing.
Just how hot and dry was your summer? Use our postcode lookup to find out
Most of us experienced drought and heatwaves - but temperatures and rainfall were not the same everywhere.
New policies, election speculation: What to expect from Burnham's first Labour conference as PM
Andy Burnham is under pressure to deliver a compelling vision for the country as he steps from the sidelines on to the main stage.
Brain tumour diagnosis cut from weeks to hours with rapid new test
The test means patients can start treatment sooner and are spared weeks of uncertainty.
From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema
After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.
From Nagaland to a path to the Oscars: Indian film brings a rarely seen world to global cinema
After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.
Catterick Garrison fire could burn through night, authorities say
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that multiple crews were at the scene.
Catterick Garrison fire could burn through night, authorities say
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service said in a statement that multiple crews were at the scene.