Tuesday, May 26, 2026 1:46 PM ET
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Watch: Texas police rescue baby from car stuck in floodwater -- Texas police say a father tried to cross a flooded road after heavy rains inundated the area, urging motorists not to do the same. Neither the driver nor the baby was hurt.3 hours ago
Jazz legend Sonny Rollins dies aged 95 -- Known as the "saxophone colossus", Rollins had a lauded career spanning decades.12 hours ago
Knicks reach NBA Finals for first time in 27 years -- The New York Knicks reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years with a commanding 130-93 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.16 minutes ago
'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team -- Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.15 hours ago
US launches new strikes on Iran, targeting missile sites and boats -- US Central Command says the strikes were taken in "self-defence", while Iran reports it downed a US drone that entered its airspace.16 minutes ago
Carney says Alberta referendum 'dangerous bluff' and likens to Brexit -- The western province will hold a vote in October on whether Alberta should remain in Canada or move ahead with holding a binding separation referendum.20 hours ago
White House gunman had previous run-ins with Secret Service, court documents show -- The suspect previously obstructed a White House entry lane in June of 2025 and told Secret Service agents he was Jesus Christ.1 day ago
Oil prices slide on hopes of US-Iran peace deal -- Trump said on Saturday that an agreement would include the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, without giving further details.1 day ago
US marks Memorial Day with wreaths, bagpipes and salutes -- In ceremonies across the nation, the Americans who died while serving in the US military are remembered.16 hours ago
Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised -- The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.22 hours ago
'Long live Raúl!' - Castro's supporters in Cuba rally in his defence -- BBC's Will Grant reports from a pro-government demonstration held after the US indictment of the former president.3 days ago
Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows -- The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president.4 days ago
Fighter jet shoots down UFO in newly declassified video -- Experts say the videos released by the US government give no evidence of alien technology or extraterrestrial life.4 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.2 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.4 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.4 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.3 days ago
Will US invade? Three ways Cuba crisis could play out now -- The Trump administration has been putting tremendous economic pressure on the island's Communist government.4 days ago
Protests escalate outside ICE facility over alleged inhumane conditions -- The Department of Homeland security said in a statement that the detainees receive "medical, dental, and mental health services as available".27 minutes ago
Threat of massive chemical tank explosion is 'eliminated', California officials say -- A new and reduced evacuation zone has been established, with approximately 16,000 people still unable to return home.15 hours ago
Watch: Trump to have annual medical exam ahead of 80th birthday -- The BBC's Bernd Debusmann explains the routine medical check of the president of the US.3 hours ago