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Trump and King hold private talks after royals welcomed to White House with crowds and flypast

Later, the monarch is due to make an historic address to US lawmakers.


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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US & Canada
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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US & Canada

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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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.

4 hrs ago
World

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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United Arab Emirates to quit oil cartel Opec

The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel.

41 mins ago
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Where Europe still delivers value this summer

From Latvia to the Balkan coast, these destinations offer the beauty, culture and atmosphere travellers want – without the price or crowds.

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10 of the best films to watch this May

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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Brighton and Hove Albion release plans for Europe's first purpose-built women's football stadium, which will cost £75-80m.

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The US rapper ends her Broadway run almost three weeks early after her break-up from NBA star Klay Thompson.

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

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Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is said to have worked for a tutoring company for college age students.

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Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130bn in damages.

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European Football

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US & Canada News

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Ex-actor Nathan Chasing Horse jailed for at least 37 years for sexual assault

The 49-year-old exploited his position as a spiritual leader to prey on Indigenous women and girls, the US court heard.

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Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.

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Nostalgia wasn't enough: What went wrong at Claire's

Experts says Claire's suffered from a perfect storm of issues which has spelled the end for the accessories chain.

BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices higher

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Culture

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Hot Chocolate founder and You Sexy Thing co-writer Tony Wilson dies

The Trinidad-born musician wrote soulful hits including You Sexy Thing and Emma in the 1970s.

Antiquities dealer who exposed British Museum thefts dies aged 61

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Arts

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The enchanting history of Oxford University's 750-year-old library

Predating the Aztec Empire, Merton College Library in Oxford has been used by everyone from celebrated 14th-Century mathematicians to JRR Tolkien.

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Watch

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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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Travel

News imageA male action figure in a green filling station uniform raises his hand in greeting in front of Route 66 signs (Credit: Serenity Strull/ BBC/ Getty Images)

What it's like to drive Route 66 in an EV

As Route 66 turns 100, a growing charger network is making the Mother Road drivable by EV. But does the classic American road trip still feel the same without petrol?

How to shop for perfume in Paris like a Parisian

Scots backpacker could face jail in Thailand over mobile phone 'mistake'

What are my rights if my flight is cancelled or delayed?


Earth

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Chernobyl’s wildlife: Surviving in a poisoned land

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