Xi Jinping is worried about the economy - what do Chinese people think?

Two new pieces of research offer a rare glimpse into how Chinese people feel about their future.

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'People are just scrambling' - North Carolina reels from devastating storm

Residents describe how the storm "destroyed everything in its path" and wiped out entire communities in the state.

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Bridgerton ball promised glamour. It descended into chaos

The unofficial event has been compared to other viral flops, including the Wonka experience.

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US country music star Kris Kristofferson dies, aged 88

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

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McDonald’s and big supermarkets failed to spot slavery, BBC finds

Red flags went undetected as victims worked at a restaurant and a supermarket supplier, BBC finds.

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Menendez drama creator hits back at family criticism

Ryan Murphy says family gave "predictable" response to show about two brothers who killed their parents.

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The Papers: Labour MP resigns over gifts row and Iran warns Israel over assassination

The current situation in the Israel-Hezbollah conflict and Rosie Duffield's resignation feature.

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