US officials say China lavished Linda Sun with money and perks including meals prepared by a personal chef.
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France sees Channel migrant deaths as a problem of Britain’s making
Many in France deeply resent the way their own lives have been transformed by a crisis they see as British-made.
Seven dead in Lviv in fresh wave of strikes on Ukraine
The strike came as Ukraine was still reeling from the deaths of at least 50 people on Tuesday.
Clooney helps fallen photographer at Venice Film Festival
He was there to promote new film, Wolfs, which he stars in with Brad Pitt, who arrived with girlfriend Ines de Ramon.
Aftermath of deadly Russian attack on Ukrainian city
Footage verified by the BBC shows the extent of the damage following a military strike by Russia in the city of Poltava in Ukraine.
Drought dries up lake to reveal sunken Greek village
It is only the second time the village’s ruins have been visible since it was abandoned decades ago.
Prague names street after British Holocaust hero
Sir Nicholas helped save hundreds of mostly Jewish children from the Nazis in 1939.
Why Nigeria’s ‘Mr Flag Man’ has waited a year to be buried
Nigeria has failed to arrange a state funeral for Taiwo Michael Akinkunmi, designer of the national flag.
Columbia University term starts with protests and security
A statue was doused with red paint and there were at least two arrests, but police described the day as “peaceful”.
Ukraine ministers resign as government reshuffle expected
The parliamentary head of the ruling party says half the cabinet will be replaced in a reshuffle this week.