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Leadership Changes and Diplomatic Tensions
Russia's Vladimir Putin visited China, where he received a warm welcome but failed to secure a pipeline deal. Meanwhile, the former UK health secretary resigned in a speech expressing rebellious hope.
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BBC News
The former health secretary quit last week, saying he'd lost confidence in Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.
2026-05-20 16:25 UTC
BBC News
Russia and China showed they were shoulder-to-shoulder on the world stage, but it became clear there are limits, says the BBC's Russia Editor.
2026-05-20 16:34 UTC