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News imageThe Queen, King, Donald and Melania Trump converse as they walk outside the White House through the garden on Monday.

UK and US always find ways to come together, King to tell Congress

King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday at a time of diplomatic tensions between London and Washington.

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News imageFBI officers walk down a set of stairs wearing tactical gear during the shooting

US political violence generates a familiar cycle - this time it's in overdrive

In modern America, it seems violence of this kind has become an ever-present storm that can strike anywhere and at any moment.

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News imageA man with an 'FBI' jacket and a woman in a hooded top have their backs to us as they stand facing the front door of a house. FBI agents are canvassing the neighbourhood of the suspected press dinner gunman

'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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Jimmy Kimmel rejects White House criticism over Melania widow joke

In a parody aired days before the White House Correspondents' Dinner, Kimmel called Melania an "expectant widow".

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Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade

The 141m-long vessel, linked to a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin, cleared the waterway despite an ongoing blockade.

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Musk v Altman: Why the tech billionaires and former friends are now facing off in 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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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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With the cinematic debut of the Mandalorian and Grogu and the return of the iconic Miranda Priestly, these are the films to watch at the cinema and stream at home this month.

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Nine ways to soothe your hay fever symptoms

From the most effective medications to the most common triggers to avoid, we examine science-backed advice that should reduce your seasonal suffering.


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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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Global acclaim and domestic political gains have defined Mark Carney's first year as Canada's PM. He now faces pressure to deliver on his bold promises.

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I had £20,000 stolen and had to fight a 13-month fraud reporting rule to get it back

Sarah has now got her money back but there are calls to reform the deadline for reporting scams to banks.

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Science

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This saccharine, reverential biopic about controversial music legend Michael Jackson is set to be one of the worst films of 2026 – removing "everything that might be deemed dramatic".

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News imageThe town that 'forgot' it was American

The border town that 'forgot' it was part of the US

In 1967 residents of a US-Mexico border town discovered they weren't Mexican citizens but were actually American.
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