Hello. As work towards a deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine continues, Moscow has launched a fresh wave of attacks on Kyiv, killing at least eight people. As the US-China trade war continues, we take a look at five reasons Beijing believes it doesn't need to back down. And finally, new analysis of a letter by William Shakespeare to his wife, suggests their relationship may have been much happier than previously thought.

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Zelensky cancels part of South Africa trip after Kyiv attack

The overnight attack involved 11 ballistic missiles, 55 cruise missiles, four glide bombs and 145 drones, the Ukrainian air force says. Credit: Getty Images

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is cutting short a visit to South Africa, after at least eight people were killed and dozens injured in a Russian air strike on Kyiv, in the deadliest attack on the capital since July. The trip was a historic first for Zelensky who is seeking to counter Russia's influence on the continent. He is still meeting President Cyril Ramaphosa before returning to Ukraine. Russia's attack came just hours after US President Donald Trump accused his Ukrainian counterpart of harming peace negotiations. US special envoy Steve Witkoff is heading to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin for a fourth time.

• Influence in Africa: Zelensky's visit to South African marks a diplomatic breakthrough in his efforts to counter Russia's strong - and growing - influence in Africa, writes Africa reporter Farouk Chothia.

• War in maps: Russia is slowly expanding the amount of territory it controls in Ukraine - take a look at the latest developments. 

• Peace talks: If Trump walks away from negotiations - as he has threatened to do so - Moscow will hope he holds Ukraine and Europe responsible, Russia correspondent Steve Rosenberg reports. 

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Five cards China holds in a trade war with the US

Chinese manufacturers at every stage of the supply chain have given the country a decades-long advantage that will take time to replicate. Credit: Getty Images

The trade war between the world's two biggest economies is in full swing, with both sides imposing eye-watering tariffs on exports from the other. The Chinese government has repeatedly said it is open to dialogue with the US, but warned that if necessary, it would "fight to the end". From rare earths to billions in US debt, these are five reasons why China believes it's able to do just that.