The New York Times

1. Trump Calls Xi a ‘Friend.’ But He Left China Without Any Breakthroughs.

   The lack of concrete agreements with Beijing shows the risks of President Trump’s personality-driven foreign policy, which rests on the belief that he can defend U.S. interests through charm and force of will.

2. China Indicates Tariffs Were Discussed at Trump Summit

   China’s Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that the countries had struck a preliminary agreement to reduce some tariffs, seemingly contradicting statements by President Trump

3. China Will Host Putin, Days After Trump’s Visit

   The Russian leader will go to Beijing on Tuesday for talks with President Xi Jinping. The Kremlin said he had watched President Trump’s visit closely.

4. How a Nature Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare

   The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius set off alarms for a world still traumatized by Covid. For those on board, the danger was much closer.

5. Voters in Louisiana Head to the Polls, Uncertain but Determined

   Votes cast for the House candidates on Saturday’s primary ballot won’t count after state officials moved the election to November to provide time to redraw congressional maps.