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Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post - Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump. 11 hrs ago - US & Canada

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Legal experts sceptical of DoJ case against Comey over seashell post -- Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."

14 minutes ago

Four key takeaways from Jerome Powell's final rate decision as Fed chair -- Powell's news conference after holding rates covered the US-Israel war with Iran, inflation, legal attacks, and the Fed's independence.

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'Numbskull, moron and too stupid': Trump and Powell's biggest clashes -- How the US President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell came to blows.

13 hours ago

Musk accuses OpenAI lawyer of trying to 'trick' him in combative testimony -- Elon Musk was cross-examined on the third day of the trial over his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI.

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Meta shares slide as plan to spend billions more on AI spooks investors -- Other tech giants Alphabet, Microsoft and Amazon also reported quarterly earnings on Wednesday.

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Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps -- The decision will make it more difficult to successfully challenge legislative maps for diluting the voting power of racial minorities.

16 hours ago

New images show suspect taking selfies before Washington press dinner shooting -- Prosecutors argue Cole Tomas Allen should remain in custody until trial on a charge of attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

14 hours ago

'Are they gunshots?' BBC correspondent's minute-by-minute account of dinner shooting -- Correspondent Tom Bateman was in the dining room at the White House Correspondents' Dinner with President Trump and other officials when gunshots were heard.

1 day ago

Watch key moments from the King's address to US Congress -- It was the first time a sitting British monarch had addressed the chamber since Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.

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Watch: Jimmy Kimmel defends 'expectant widow' joke after first lady criticism -- First Lady Melania Trump described the joke as "hateful and violent", with the White House urging ABC to fire the comedian.

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Will Mexico City's airport be ready for the World Cup? -- The BBC takes a closer look at major renovations at Benito Juárez International Airport aimed at boosting capacity ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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What happened when Rebel Wilson gave evidence in court? -- The Hollywood star is accused by fellow Australian actress Charlotte MacInnes of making defamatory statements.

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Will King's US visit lead to lasting reset in relations with UK? -- As applause fades and banquet plates are cleared, it's up to politicians to build on Charles's historic trip.

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Five takeaways from the King's historic address to Congress -- There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

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The other life of US soldier accused of betting on Maduro's removal -- The Army officer charged with using classified information to win $400,000 is also a real estate investor with rave reviews on Airbnb.

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'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbour -- People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.

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Why Sam Altman and his former hero Elon Musk are taking their toxic feud to court -- The battle between the AI big hitters has largely played out on social media. Now it is coming to the courtroom.

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Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.

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The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.

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A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.

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After visiting the 9/11 Memorial, Queen Camilla read to children at the New York Public Library and King Charles visited a community organisation in Harlem.

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Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.

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Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.

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The former FBI director has been accused of encouraging violence simply with a string of numbers - why?

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The state is the latest to act in a national redistricting war that could shape what political party controls the US House of Representatives.

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A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.

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