Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping was formally cordial but practically volatile, with clashes behind tightly controlled venues involving the U.S. Secret Service, Chinese security and journalists. The most serious incident came when a Secret Service agent was allegedly blocked by Chinese police from entering the Temple of Heaven while carrying a firearm, triggering a tense nearly-30-minute standoff. Meanwhile, U.S. reporters reported restricted movement, confiscations and delays, and said a White House aide was knocked down during a journalist surge.
Israeli-American spyware maker Paragon reportedly failed to respond to Italian authorities investigating spyware attacks targeting journalists and activists. The company had previously promised to cooperate and help determine what happened, but the report says requests for information went unanswered. The case adds pressure on the firm amid rising scrutiny of spyware use and accountability in investigations.
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