Thursday, April 30, 2026 9:50 AM ET
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'Very weak': Lawyers sceptical of latest seashell charges against James Comey -- Acting AG Todd Blanche said the case was investigated for months, adding "it's serious when you threaten the president."43 minutes ago
Trump says US studying troop cuts in Germany, after Merz criticises war -- His remarks come after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.2 hours ago
US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel -- The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.2 hours ago
Three takeaways from Hegseth's clash with lawmakers over Iran war -- The hours-long hearing was the first time the US defence secretary had faced questions under oath since the conflict began.1 hour ago
Florida lawmakers approve new voting maps to favour Republicans -- The state is the latest to act in a national redistricting war that could shape what political party controls the US House of Representatives.15 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.13 hours ago
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.7 hours ago
Former US officials criticise Pentagon silence on deadly Iran school attack -- In the two months since the deadly strike, the US defence department has said only that the incident is under investigation.2 hours ago
The King and Queen in the Big Apple: What the royals did on their third day in the US -- 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.13 hours ago
Watch: Aerial video shows destruction after tornado strikes small Texas town -- A severe storm outbreak has been battering parts of the Midwest and Southern United States for nearly a week.12 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 1991.1 day ago
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.2 days 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.16 hours ago
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.1 day ago
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.2 days ago
'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.2 days ago
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.1 day ago
Just now -- Massive sea lion makes rare appearance in San Francisco -- Steller sea lions are more commonly found in the colder waters of Alaska and the Pacific Northwest, making sightings in the Bay Area less common. -- Just now9 minutes ago
'Once in a lifetime opportunity' - Kansas City readies for World Cup influx -- Officials see this summer's football tournament as a chance to show off the city to the world - but some locals have concerns.3 hours ago
'Attacked 28 times in a day' - BBC visits heavily targeted US-UK base in Iraq -- Before the fragile ceasefire in the region, this was one of the most heavily targeted US and UK military bases in the Middle East.11 hours ago
US singer D4vd bought tools online to dispose of girl's body, prosecutors allege -- The Tiktok star's attorneys have maintained his innocence and vowed to "vigorously defend" him.14 hours ago
The 'Polar Bear Capital' with Arctic gateway ambitions -- Canada is weighing whether a year-round northern trade route to Europe from Churchill, Manitoba, is viable, as climate change speeds Arctic warming.13 hours ago
The kelp producer who wants to get Americans eating seaweed -- Marine farmer Suzie Flores also hopes the crop can revitalise the US's small fishing towns.14 hours ago
As Comey social media post triggers charges against him, what does '86' mean? -- The former FBI director has been accused of encouraging violence simply with a string of numbers - why?15 hours ago