A White House official said there were “no plans” for the two presidents to meet in the “immediate future”.
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Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze
A neighbour died after falling to the ground in a failed attempt to escape through a window.
Woman charged after 1.5m euros of gold stolen from Paris museum
Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilogram of melted-down gold.
Slovak PM Fico’s attacker sentenced to 21 years in prison
Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges.
Can France retrieve its priceless crown jewels – or is it too late?
Experts warn that whilst the criminals may yet be caught, the gemstones they stole may never be recovered.
Vance arrives in Israel as US tries to strengthen Gaza ceasefire deal
The US vice-president’s visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.
Japan’s first female leader: A historic moment with caveats
Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female prime minister, is not known for progressive views on women’s equality.
US strikes on Latin American ‘drug boats’: What do we know, and are they legal?
Experts have suggested several attacks launched by the US may be illegal under international law.
‘We have failed’ says minister as France reels from Louvre heist
A hunt is under way to find the four thieves before the jewels – which once belonged to French royals – vanish for good.
Toxic haze in Delhi despite ‘green’ Diwali
People in the city burst crackers late into Monday night, defying a court order to use only ‘green’ fireworks.