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WorldDEVELOPING

Xi Jinping heads to Trump as US and China may extend trade truce

Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in the United States on Wednesday for his first state visit there since 2015. A formal White House ceremony is expected on Thursday, September 24; experts foresee an extension of the truce, not a settlement of the main disputes.

  • Xi Jinping will visit the US for his first state visit there since 2015.
  • A White House welcome ceremony is expected on September 24.
1 sources50% confidence
BBC News Україна
Cultural heritageDEVELOPING

Cultural heritage in war zones: why accountability remains rare

Russian attacks damaged or destroyed 148 Ukrainian cultural heritage sites in one month, yet international prosecutions remain rare. The International Criminal Court has successfully completed only one case involving intentional attacks on cultural sites.

  • Ukraine reported 148 cultural heritage sites damaged or destroyed in one month.
  • Six UNESCO-protected sites were damaged in Odesa.
1 sources94% confidence
BBC News Україна
EconomyDEVELOPING

Andy Burnham warns of 'difficult decisions' for 28 October budget as UK inflation rises to 3.1%

UK inflation rose from 2.9% in July to 3.1% in August, driven mainly by higher fuel costs. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the 28 October budget will involve “difficult decisions” as the government considers the fiscal impact of the Middle East conflict.

  • UK inflation rose from 2.9% in July to 3.1% in August, mainly driven by higher fuel costs.
  • Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the 28 October budget will involve “difficult decisions” because of the fiscal impact of the Middle East conflict.
1 sources91% confidence
The Guardian Business