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From redwood benches to DVDs, gifts are an important part of the art of diplomacy.

Despite diplomatic niceties and gifts, little was shared on substantial issues separating the leaders.

Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos was cleared of several sexual offences in July but a jury was undecided on three rape charges.

China wanted progress on trade, technology and Taiwan - but hasn't got as much as it would have hoped for.

The BBC’s China correspondent Laura Bicker unpacks how the trip panned out for Beijing and Washington.

After a major win at Toronto, Angh, a film from northeastern India, is now on a path towards the Oscars.

The summit so far has focused on "positive vibes", says one analyst, with several pressing issues awaiting discussion.

Pakistan says it struck 10 targets, adding the strikes were "strictly limited to identified military objectives".

Australia, which has strict social media restrictions and has proposed controls on algorithms and smart glasses, announced the breach at the UN.

India has rapidly decarbonised electricity generation, but its gains are tempered by transmission shortages.

Malone Lam and his associates used the proceeds of their crimes to fund a luxurious lifestyle, US authorities said.

Singapore's prime minister Lawrence Wong will see his annual pay rise to 3.6 million Singapore dollars ($2.8m; £2.1m).

Relations between the neighbours have strengthened since the start of the Ukraine war.

Anak Krakatau, which lies about 150km from Jakarta, began spewing lava and volvanic ash late on Friday.

The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their US friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well with gunshot wounds.

It's not clear how many people were inside the building - or if there are still people under the debris.

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.

A new rule making it mandatory for drivers to learn Marathi or lose their licence had sparked protests.

The Australian icon was killed in 2006, after a stingray's barb pierced his chest during filming.

At least 13 of India's 18 intercontinental cables come ashore within six kilometres of Mumbai's Versova beach.