Xi greets Putin in Beijing - days after Trump's China visit

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are strengthening their strategic partnership in Beijing, highlighting Russia’s growing economic dependence on China following international sanctions. In the United States, Donald Trump’s influence over the Republican Party remains robust, evidenced by his candidate’s victory in a high-spending Kentucky primary. Meanwhile, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces critical challenges, with experts like former CDC director Tom Frieden warning that funding cuts and logistical hurdles are hindering a rapid response. In Germany, the trial of pro-Palestinian activists for property damage at an Israeli arms firm has ignited debates over protest rights and historical sensitivities. Domestically, Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in 22 years, while Southampton faced expulsion from the Championship playoffs due to a spying scandal. Finally, researchers suggest that mysterious, low-frequency sounds reported by lighthouse keepers are likely humpback whale vocalizations, offering potential insights into non-human communication.