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A combination of file photos showing Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Jan. 15, 2016, and U.S. President Donald Trump in New York City, May 17, 2016. Reuters/Ivan Sekretarev/Pool/Lucas Jackson/File Photos
"If you are going to make the trade deficit the be-all and end-all of your economic policy, you are going to be setting yourself up for failure,” says former US trade representative Michael Froman. | Bridget Mulcahy/POLITICO
President Donald Trump has accused China of allowing oil into North Korea in violation of international sanctions, despite denials from Chinese officials. “Caught RED HANDED – very disappointed that China is allowing oil to go into North Korea,” Mr Trump tweeted.
The US claims this photo shows a North Korean ship conducting a ship-to-ship transfer, possibly of oil, in an effort to evade sanctions Photo: US Office of Foreign Assets Control
A pair of northern Italy's largest cities have introduced traffic restrictions in a bid to tackle air pollution and smog. Bans on certain types of vehicle have been introduced temporarily in Milan and Turin, both of which have exceeded safe limits for pollution in recent days.
Over the past 10 years, the proportion of households renting from private landlords has doubled. By the end of 2021, a quarter of UK homes will be provided by the private rental sector.
