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Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
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Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping

<p>Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in Beijing</p><p>Donald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/jimmy-lai">Jimmy Lai</a> in talks with Chinese lea

The Guardian·May 16, 2026
Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping
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Donald Trump does ‘not feel optimistic’ for Jimmy Lai after speaking with Xi Jinping

<p>Family and supporters had hoped the US president could help free the 78-year-old British citizen during summit talks in Beijing</p><p>Donald Trump raised the case of jailed Hong Kong democracy campaigner <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/jimmy-lai">Jimmy Lai</a> in talks with Chinese lea

The Guardian·May 16, 2026
Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened
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Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened

<p>This live blog is now closed.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/colorado-governor-tina-peters">Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-

The Guardian·May 16, 2026
Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened
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Colorado governor commuted Tina Peters’ sentence after Trump blocked funding for clean water project, Lauren Boebert claims – as it happened

<p>This live blog is now closed.</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/15/colorado-governor-tina-peters">Colorado governor commutes sentence of election denier Tina Peters</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/feb/17/sign-up-for-the-breaking-

The Guardian·May 16, 2026
Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
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Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?

Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our reporter Ana Swanson explains what they were hoping to gain from the trip.

NY Times·May 16, 2026
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
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Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension

President Trump announced the truce last month, but Israel and Hezbollah have continued to exchange fire since then.

BBC News·May 15, 2026
Trump says China and Taiwan should &apos;both cool it&apos;
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Trump says China and Taiwan should &apos;both cool it&apos;

President Donald Trump spoke about Taiwan after a two-day visit to China, where he said he discussed Iran, and trade deals with Chinese President Xi Jingping.

CNBC·May 15, 2026
Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy
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Trump’s lack of focus on human rights in China is big departure for US diplomacy

<p>Change reflects both transformation of US in Trump era and China’s increasing confidence on world stage</p><p>Asked before he departed for Beijing if he would raise with the Chinese president the case of <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/jimmy-lai">Jimmy Lai</a>, the pro-democracy activi

The Guardian·May 15, 2026
Where is Dela Rosa? Philippine senator outmanoeuvres president in evading arrest
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Where is Dela Rosa? Philippine senator outmanoeuvres president in evading arrest

<p>Chaotic week in which enforcer of ‘war on drugs’ flees senate building leaves government looking ‘incompetent’</p><p>The wanted man <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/12/ronald-dela-rosa-icc-arrest-warrant-philippines-senate-refuge">outran security agents</a>, rallied protesters

The Guardian·May 15, 2026
The Push to Indict Raúl Castro, Cuba’s Former President
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The Push to Indict Raúl Castro, Cuba’s Former President

Mr. Castro, Cuba’s former president, could soon face charges in the 1996 killings of four volunteer airmen who were members of a humanitarian group that searched for migrants at sea.

NY Times·May 15, 2026
Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis
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Tina Peters, Colorado Election Denier, Will Be Freed by Gov. Jared Polis

Gov. Jared Polis, a Democrat, commuted the sentence of Ms. Peters, a former county clerk serving a nine-year sentence for her role in a plot to examine voting machines after the 2020 election.

NY Times·May 15, 2026
Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues
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Snorkeling at Pearl Harbor: Kash Patel’s Travels Add to Focus on Ethical Issues

The F.B.I. director continues to come under scrutiny for mixing government business with dates, vacation and leisure time.

NY Times·May 15, 2026
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