Mr Xi has also unveiled two pandas for the Moscow Zoo as part of his three-day visit.

Thailand's opposition says the vote was rigged as the Senate was hand-picked by the military.

With one day to go until the 2019 World Cup, BBC Sport remembers Marta's iconic goal in the 2007 tournament against the USA during Brazil's 4-0 win.

Ted Cordery, now aged 95, served on board HMS Belfast as a torpedo man during the Second World War.

Authorities have raided media representatives this week, prompting a fierce row over press freedom.

A clean-up expedition to Mount Everest has removed 11 tonnes of rubbish and four dead bodies from the world’s highest mountain.

Fans responsible for trouble in Porto before Thursday's Nations League semi-final are "not true England supporters" and an "embarrassment", the Football Association has said.

Testimonies before a truth commission are revealing the horrors of ex-Gambian President Jammeh's rule.

Katya Tosheva knows not one but three different Indian classical dance forms.

Each week, we publish a gallery of readers' pictures on a set theme. This week it is "party time".

BBC Sport looks back on another decisive night for Cristiano Ronaldo, the man the Portugal manager calls a "footballing genius".

They jumped from Dakota planes and included two veterans, aged 95 and 94.

A carving believed to be about 12,000 years old has been discovered in south-western France.

Co-operation between the two countries has increased in recent years, as Moscow and Beijing both face tensions with the West.

Niels Högel administered lethal doses of heart medication to people in his care in northern Germany.

Raids over leaked military abuse reports show Australia is "hostile to those who dob", say experts.

Amir Ohana is a supporter of the prime minister and of gay rights, including same-sex marriage.

Oshane Thomas dismisses Australia opener Aaron Finch with "good, fast, aggressive" bowling as West Indies take an early wicket at Trent Bridge.

Najila Trindade accuses the Brazil footballer of "assault together with rape" in a Paris hotel.

West Indies wicketkeeper Shai Hope makes a brilliant diving catch to dismiss Australia's Usman Khawaja during a hostile spell of bowling by Andre Russell.

Singer says the film producer was "incredibly sexually flirtatious and forward" when they worked together in 1991.