Beijing is arguably the most powerful competitor the US has confronted in its history, one analyst says. Read the article here

A decade on, Trump returns to a stronger and more assertive ChinaExtra Team

Sam Altman said Elon Musk tried many times for total control of OpenAI, which he’s now suing. Read the article here

Sam Altman: Elon Musk said control of OpenAI should go to his childrenExtra Team

The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organization. Read the article here

No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agencyExtra Team

The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher. Read the article here

UK borrowing costs jump amid uncertainty over PM’s futureExtra Team

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has severely disrupted global supplies of energy and petrochemicals. Read the article here

Snack giant switches to black and white packaging as Iran war hits ink suppliesExtra Team

The US president criticises an Iranian counteroffer to end the war, and says the month-long ceasefire is “unbelievably weak”. Read the article here

Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’Extra Team

Trump’s whirlwind visit to China is the most significant for years – but will it bear fruit? Read the article here

How the Trump-Xi summit could set superpower relations for many years to comeExtra Team

From 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors. Read the article here

How driving test booking is changing for learner driversExtra Team

The steelworks has been under government control for almost a year, but leglistation to nationalise it will be put forward this week. Read the article here

British Steel set to be nationalised, Starmer saysExtra Team

The American national has arrived in Nebraska, while a French woman is isolating in Paris. Read the article here

US and French nationals test positive for hantavirus after leaving shipExtra Team

The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments. Read the article here

Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end warExtra Team

Olga Kefalogianni says the Greek government doesn’t want visitors to be “burdened” by biometric checks. Read the article here

No summer border delays for Brits, Greek tourism minister saysExtra Team

It’s essential to read your policy details carefully – here’s a checklist to tick off before you set off on your travels. Read the article here

This couple lost £1,000 after their flight was cancelled – here is what to check so you don’tExtra Team

No details have been released of Iran’s response – or the US proposals – designed to bring the war to an end. Read the article here

Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’Extra Team

The UN human rights office condemns incident as “‘appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians” in the West Bank. Read the article here

His father had just been buried. Then West Bank settlers forced him to dig up the bodyExtra Team

Five passengers of the MV Hondius will be quarantined in Paris “until further notice”, France’s prime minister says. Read the article here

French national shows symptoms on return from hantavirus-hit shipExtra Team

No details have been released of Iran’s response – or the US proposals – designed to bring the war to an end. Read the article here

Iran sends response to US proposals to end warExtra Team

BBC’s Sarah Rainsford reports from the port in Tenerife where the MV Hondius is soon to dock, after a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Read the article here

Tenerife medics poised for arrival of virus-hit cruise shipExtra Team

The Russian leader sees potential for Ukraine negotiations, but condemns the West’s backing for President Zelensky. Read the article here

Putin says he thinks Ukraine conflict ‘coming to an end’Extra Team

Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade fire despite a ceasefire deal being announced last month. Read the article here

Lebanon says Israeli strikes killed 39Extra Team