The week in pictures: Trump in China, Cannes festival and Philippines Senate shooting
Summary
President Donald Trump met China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing during a state visit that included formal ceremonies but few agreements. Meanwhile, a shooting occurred at the Philippine Senate while the 2026 Cannes Film Festival opened in France.Key Facts
- President Trump visited China and met with President Xi Jinping in Beijing.
- The visit featured official welcome events but resulted in few new deals.
- A gunfire incident took place inside the Philippine Senate building in Pasay, Manila.
- An ICC-charged politician was reported to have fled the Philippine Senate during the shooting.
- The 2026 Cannes Film Festival opened with notable arrivals and premieres.
- Other notable events of the week included evacuation of passengers from a cruise ship affected by hantavirus in Spain.
- Images also showed protests in Haiti and missile damage in Kyiv, Ukraine.
- Sports and cultural events like the Eurovision Song Contest and the Italian Open tennis tournament took place.
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