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Donald Trump and Xi Jinping exchanged warm words as the first of their summits two days concluded.
Mr. Trump said it was an honor to be Mr. Xi's friend and invited China's leader to the White House in September.
Mr. Xi said the countries should be partners rather than rivals.
But he earlier warned that mishandling of Taiwan could jeopardise the relationship.
James Murray was appointed Britain's new health secretary,
hours after Wes Streeting resigned from the job having, quote, lost confidence in Sir Keir Starmer.