1. Biden says 'vermin' rhetoric by Trump echoes Nazis
- Joe Biden has accused Donald Trump of using rhetoric echoing that heard in Nazi Germany.
- This comes after Mr Trump called Biden's political rivals "vermin" during a rally.
- The remarks show their tension a year after an election rematch between the two.

2. Five things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting
- There was common ground on climate. They promised to cooperate to slow methane emissions and support global efforts to triple renewable energy by 2030.
- They agreed to tackle fentanyl trafficking. China agreed to crack down on chemical companies in order to stem the tide of illegal fentanyl into the US.
- After a tense period, military communication will resume. Mr Xi told Biden that he should stop arming Taiwan and that China will reunify with the island, although the American approach to the issue would not change.
- Talks will continue. The countries are still far apart on many issues.
- Pandas as envoys of friendship. Mr Xi hinted that Beijing is open to sending more pandas to US zoos.
1. Biden says 'vermin' rhetoric by Trump echoes Nazis
- US President Joe Biden has accused his predecessor Donald Trump of using rhetoric echoing that heard in Nazi Germany.
- This comes after Mr Trump called Biden's political opponents "vermin" during a rally at the weekend.
- The remarks show Biden's willingness to attack Mr Trump a year after an expected election rematch between the two rivals.

2. Five things we learned from the Biden-Xi meeting
- There was common ground on climate. They promised to cooperate to slow methane emissions and support global efforts to triple renewable energy by 2030.
- They agreed to tackle fentanyl trafficking. China agreed to crack down on chemical companies in order to stem the tide of illegal fentanyl into the US.
- After a tense period, military communication will resume. Mr Xi told Biden that he should stop arming Taiwan and that China will reunify with the island, although the American approach to the issue would not change.
- Talks will continue. The countries are still far apart on many issues.
- Pandas as envoys of friendship. Mr Xi hinted that Beijing is open to sending more pandas to US zoos.
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