Has Janet Yellen's trip to Beijing improved US-China relations?
Polite and respectful communication has returned - but progress could easily be knocked back.
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War in Ukraine: Biden flies to UK amid concern over cluster bombs
The US president is facing criticism over his decision to send the controversial weapons to Ukraine.
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France bans buying fireworks for Bastille Day after riots
The move comes after rioting sparked by last month's killing of a 17-year-old by police in Nanterre.
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US-China talks a 'step forward' in relations, says Janet Yellen
But the US Treasury Secretary says the countries still have "significant disagreements" at the end of her trip.
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How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut
Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year.
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Ukraine war: Eight killed in Russian strike in Lyman, say authorities
Another five people were wounded in the Russian shelling in the Donetsk town, authorities say.
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Cluster bombs: Biden defends decision to send Ukraine controversial weapons
The weapons have a record of killing civilians - and the president said sending them was a difficult decision.
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Nablus: Two Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in West Bank
Israel says they were wanted gunmen who fired on their forces before they could be detained.
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Yellen criticises Chinese curbs against US firms
The US Treasury Secretary said decoupling the world’s two largest economies would destabilise the global economy.
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Ukraine war: Front line troops discuss counter-offensive
Will Russia's defences shatter or hold firm? The BBC gets the view from the front line.
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Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China
As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China.
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Your questions on RTÉ's payment scandal answered
From Tubridy to flip-flops, what is the latest with undisclosed payments at the broadcaster?
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