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Canadian 'poison seller' pleads guilty to aiding suicides by selling toxic chemical online -- Families say he should also be charged in Britain after he sold toxic substances to people across the world, including the UK. -- Just now -- US & Canada

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US and Iran 'very close' to deal but 'not there yet', Vance says - US officials earlier told the BBC that the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed, pending the approval of Trump and Iran's leadership. 6 hrs ago - World

10 hours ago

Are the US and Iran close to reaching a peace deal... again? -- BBC's Sarah Smith looks at why both countries are in a tense cycle of negotiations, despite the progress President Trump consistently claims.

14 hours ago

Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air -- Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.

1 hour ago

California teen wins US spelling bee - but could you compete? Take our quiz -- Nine kids have battled it out in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee finals - can you spell as well as they did?

9 hours ago

Blue Origin rocket explodes into huge ball of flame on Florida launch pad -- Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, who founded Blue Origin, said it was a "very rough day". -- Science & Environment

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When trade soured, this American liquor maker moved to Canada -- Phillips Distilling lost 70% of its Canadian business after provinces banned the sale of US liquor. It has since found a way to sell its products in Canada again.

15 hours ago

US government prepares to print $250 note featuring Trump's face -- Federal law bars printing images of living people on US currency, but Trump allies in Congress are moving to make an exception.

21 hours ago

Police investigate motive in fatal attack outside man's Trump-themed home -- A 32-year-old suspect has pleaded not guilty and no motive has yet been determined for the assault.

15 hours ago

California winery blaze erupts in scorching fireballs -- No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.

1 day ago

Drag queen Pattie Gonia fights trademark lawsuit by Patagonia -- The outdoor apparel firm says the performer broke an agreement not to use its branding in merchandise.

23 hours ago

What does Blue Origin rocket mishap mean for Nasa's Moon mission? -- Science correspondent Pallab Ghosh explains why the explosion is a setback for space exploration.

2 hours ago

Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee -- A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

9 hours ago

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices -- New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast -- At least one person is dead and nine others missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in the US state of Washington, authorities said.

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How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere -- Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

2 days ago

MAGA candidate's win in Texas primary may also help Democrats in Senate battle -- Ken Paxton's victory sets up what will be a closely watched contest in November's midterm elections.

2 days ago

It's like the Olympics - except steroids are allowed -- The first ever Enhanced Games are taking place this weekend in Las Vegas, with big names, big money and much controversy.

5 days ago

How Trump's IRS settlement could block tax audits of him, his family and their businesses -- Some lawmakers and legal experts say the department has violated federal law with its addendum to the settlement agreement.

6 days ago

'We are resilient': As San Diego's Muslim community reels from mosque shooting, it refuses to be intimidated -- Thousands attend funeral prayers for the three victims of Monday's deadly shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego.

7 days ago

Trump is putting pressure on Cuba - why and to what end? -- The US has warned that a peaceful agreement with Cuba is unlikely, Havana insists this is a "fraudulent case" designed to justify military intervention.

6 days ago

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi testifies in congressional Epstein probe -- The testimony comes about a month after America's top prosecutor was ousted by US President Donald Trump.

2 hours ago

US prosecutor denies launching criminal investigation into E Jean Carroll -- The top federal prosecutor in Chicago has denied media reports that his office opened an investigation into E Jean Carroll.

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California Attorney General sues 23andMe successor for 2023 data breach -- Attorney General Rob Bonta alleges the company lied about the breach's severity.

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