Police, fans and celebrities - What it's like outside the Swift wedding

More than 165 million people were sweltering on Friday under record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest, according to the US National Weather Service.

As the US celebrates its 250th birthday, the BBC asked people across the country for their top aspiration.

The BBC's Sarah Smith is at the monument in South Dakota, and looks at the political debate and practical challenges the proposition poses.

From Brazil to India to Egypt, the BBC asked people across the world what they think of America today.

Security camera footage from the Colorado property shows a man using several methods to coax a black bear out of a vehicle.

US President Donald Trump made more than $1.4 bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025.

As scorching heat left the US east coast baking in the middle of the World Cup, the BBC caught up with fans braving the weather to support their team.

The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.

The BBC asked Americans how they felt after the Supreme Court's ruling on citizenship for babies born in the US.

Tom Kean returned to Washington after a nearly four-month absence, speaking about his mental health struggles.

The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.

We asked Canadians across the country what they would say and give to their southern neighbour.

A popular stream set up by the Friends of Big Bear Valley caught the moment a juvenile eagle nicknamed Luna spread its wings.

At least four people are dead, with 60 water rescues and evacuations carried out across the state.

Former US President Joe Biden blasted President Donald Trump during a gala event, criticising what he described as "vanity projects" in Washington, DC.

The June 1876 battle saw Indigenous warriors unite to defeat US Lt Col George Armstrong Custer and more than 200 of his soldiers.

The BBC spoke to tourists visiting California from around the world about the host country's practice of tipping at restaurants.

The 16-day event features attractions from all 50 states and is part of the country's 250th celebration.

Video taken by a passenger shows the plane descending rapidly before hitting the ground and sliding across the valley floor.

The rally on the National Mall is one of a range of events planned by Donald Trump to celebrate America's 250th year of independence.