Trump has hailed "an amazing" meeting with Xi, despite the absence of a formal agreement. While details of a deal are being negotiated behind the scenes, the US president has announced he will lower tariffs levied on Beijing over the flow of ingredients used to make fentanyl "effective immediately" - although it seems other tariffs will remain in place. He also said China has agreed to suspend export restrictions on rare earths, crucial for the production of everything from smartphones to fighter jets, and to resume buying soybeans and other farm products. China's reaction to the talks was more subdued, saying the two sides reached a consensus to resolve "major trade issues".

After a bruising loss for his centrist liberal party two years ago, D66 leader Rob Jetten has mastered the art of TV appearances and debates to rival Geert Wilders' Freedom Party in the tight race of the Dutch elections. Now, as the final votes are counted, it's possible Jetten could become the country's youngest, and first openly gay, prime minister.