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World Service,27 Apr 2026,49 mins

Washington gala suspect due in court

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A White House official says President Trump is "standing by the leadership of Secret Service" after the shooting at a Washington DC hotel on Saturday. Cole Tomas Allen was arrested after apparently opening fire near a security checkpoint in the hotel foyer - the dinner was being held a floor below. We speak to our correspondent who was there, and get the latest on today's developments. Donald Trump has said King Charles will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US, which is due to begin later on Monday. Our reporter has the latest. We speak to Indonesian domestic workers, after parliament passed new legislation aimed at protecting their rights. We bring together marathon runners to reflect on Kenya’s Sebastian Sawe’s historic victory and share their own experiences on running marathon races. The new musical film about Michael Jackson has stormed the box office worldwide, with the highest opening weekend ever for a biopic. Our entertainment reporter explains. Presenter: Rahul Tandon. (Photo: U.S. President Donald Trump is escorted out after a man opened fire with a shotgun on security personnel outside the room, during the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2026, in this still image from video. Credit: Bo Erickson/Reuters)

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