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Iran wants to make deal rather than face military action, Trump says -- Tehran has said it will never negotiate on its missile and defence systems, but that it is open to talks.

7 hours ago

Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? -- Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run.

8 hours ago

Canada's Conservative leader calls for national unity ahead of key leadership vote -- Poilievre outlined his vision for Canada should he win the next election, and blamed the Liberals for growing separatist sentiments in the country.

2 hours ago

What we learned - and didn't - from the Melania documentary -- Melania, directed by Brett Ratner, provides a fleeting glimpse into the life of the enigmatic first lady.

3 hours ago

US cities hold anti-ICE protests during nationwide day of action -- Demonstrations were held to protest the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.

1 hour ago

Civil rights investigation opened into Alex Pretti shooting -- The deputy attorney general said it was a "standard investigation" after Pretti's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

10 hours ago

A bomb cyclone will hit parts of the US - what is it? -- The storm is expected to hit the East Coast this weekend, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and the risk of coastal flooding.

8 hours ago

Luigi Mangione will not face death penalty if convicted, judge rules -- A judge dismisses two federal counts against the 27-year-old, but he still faces state murder charges.

12 hours ago

Watch: The dog breed that stands out in Westminster's agility competition -- One trainer said the dogs' sharp minds and agile bodies give them an edge on the Westminster Dog Show's intricate obstacle courses.

9 hours ago

'She's done a great job' - Donald Trump praises Melania's film -- US First Lady Melania Trump and her husband President Donald Trump have walked the black carpet at the premier of her new documentary.

19 hours ago

Watch: Batman tells city council to not assist ICE at Super Bowl -- The unidentified man dressed as Batman addressed Santa Clara city officials to condemn the city's position on cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

1 day ago

Watch: Moment roof collapses at a rodeo arena due to snow -- The Saline County Fairgrounds arena in Arkansas was vacant at the time the roof caved in under the weight of snow and sleet following a winter storm.

2 days ago

Watch: How Alex Pretti shooting led Trump to shift course in Minneapolis -- BBC analysis editor Ros Atkins looks at why tensions have been running so high in the city - and how we got here.

2 days ago

Why the US dollar hit a four-year low and could fall further -- The falls have sparked questions about whether the world's go-to currency is losing its lustre.

1 day ago

Bill Belichick: A Super Bowl god's fall from grace -- He is one of the most decorated coaches in NFL history, but his snub from the Pro Football Hall of Fame adds to a growing list of defeats.

1 day ago

Canada's conservative leader faces leadership test - and grapples with widening his appeal -- Pierre Poilievre is expected to win a leadership review, but faces questions over his popularity with the wider public.

1 day ago

What could happen if the US strikes Iran? Here are seven scenarios -- From regime change to retaliation, the BBC's Frank Gardner outlines possible outcomes of US strikes on Iran.

1 day ago

During heated hearing, Rubio insists US action in Venezuela will lead to prosperity and security -- The US Secretary of State remained robustly on message when asked about the legality of Maduro's removal, plans for oil sales, and the future of Venezuela.

2 days ago

US government partially shuts down despite last minute funding deal -- The soonest the US House of Representatives can vote on the funding deal and end the shutdown is Monday.

1 hour ago

Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files -- Three million new documents include hundreds of mentions of Trump and emails between Epstein and a person called "The Duke".

6 hours ago

Stay or go - what's next for coyote that escaped to Alcatraz? -- The canine is surviving on a diet of birds after swimming to the isolated prison island.

3 hours ago

Schitt's Creek and Home Alone star Catherine O'Hara dies aged 71 -- The Emmy-winning actress died at her home in Los Angeles on Friday after a brief illness, her agent said.

8 hours ago

Former CNN host Don Lemon charged in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church -- Lemon says he was just doing his job as a journalist reporting on the protests at the church.

55 minutes ago

Did Beyoncé split country music in two? -- Cowboy Carter winning the Grammy's country album of the year last year sent shockwaves through the industry.

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