Experts have a theory why the American president praises leaders like Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un.

David Perdue, the U.S. ambassador to China, said in an interview on Fox News on Friday the U.S. has evidence China "directly or indirectly" has supported Iran in the war, and that Trump challenged Xi on the issue during this summit.

The visit comes at an important time for both men. For Trump, the state visit comes about six weeks before the midterm elections. Xi has an important calendar ahead as well, with a key Communist Party meeting scheduled for next month that should set up a widely expected announcement next fall that Xi will rule for another five-year term.

Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping have wrapped up their Washington summit, focusing on personal rapport rather than substantial agreements.

Billionaire business leaders and U.S. officials attended the White House festivities.

We speak to our correspondent to unpick what has come from the meeting. The BBC has learnt that one of the most successful English football teams, Manchester City, have been found guilty of the majority of the 115 financial charges levelled against them.

Altman. Musk. Huang. Bezos. They all came to the White House Thursday night, though you might not have seen it on TV.

Republican senators criticized President Donald Trump's lavish Washington summit with Xi Jinping, warning against red carpet treatment for China's leader.