Hot mic catches Xi and Putin discussing organ transplants and immortality
The Chinese and Russian leaders have been in power for 13 and 25 years respectively, with neither expressing any intention of stepping down. Read More
China’s Xi steals the limelight in a defiant push against US-led world order
President Xi shows off his power and influence in an open challenge to US supremacy and the world order. Read More
Xi, Putin and Kim show united front at huge Chinese military parade
Speaking during the spectacle in Beijing, China’s President Xi Jinping said the world faced a choice between peace and war. Read More
Bolsonaro’s lawyers to present his defence at coup trial
The former Brazilian president denies conspiring to overturn his 2022 election loss to his left-wing rival, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Read More
Trump says 11 killed in US strike on drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela
The Trump administration has signalled a willingness to use military force against drug cartels. Read More
What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China’s military strength
Beijing has unveiled a range of military hardware in a show of might to Western powers. Read More
Hundreds of women with brooms join protests as Indonesia leader flies to China
Hundreds of women brandishing broomsticks marched to parliament during fierce nationwide rallies. Read More
Putin thanks Kim for North Koreans fighting in Ukraine
Thousands of North Korean soldiers are thought to have died while fighting for Russia during its war in Ukraine. Read More
Floods kill 30 and submerge 1,400 villages in Indian state
More than 354,000 people have been affected by the worst floods since 1988, as rescue efforts continue. Read More
‘Trump’s out, Xi’s in’: BBC correspondents react to China’s military parade
The display of might comes as Beijing positions itself as a global counterweight to the United States. Read More