Trump administration moves to fire most Voice of America journalists
Termination notices have been issued to more than 500 employees of VOA and its parent agency.
The trade in US body parts that’s completely legal – but ripe for exploitation
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
Chicago mayor signs order to resist potential Trump crackdown
The order is the latest chapter in an escalating feud between the White House and Illinois state…
Life inside notorious ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in its final days
Family members of detainees say their loved ones disappeared into the notorious immigration detention facility.
White House defends Robert F Kennedy Jr amid CDC turmoil
The Centers for Disease Control had several top officials depart recently, leading to calls for the health…
What Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding could look like
From dress(es) to secret plans, experts share their predictions for America’s wedding of the century.
Why has Kamala Harris’ security detail been withdrawn?
The overstretched Secret Service is required to provide 6 months of protection to former vice-presidents.
Trump ends Secret Service protection for Harris
A memo seen by the BBC ends the security arrangement for the Democratic former vice-president.
US court rules many of Trump’s global tariffs are illegal
The tariffs can remain in place until mid-October to allow the Trump administration time to request the…
Trump’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ being emptied of immigrant detainees
Officials confirm that the Florida facility may soon be empty following a court ruling to shutter the…
Judge orders new trial for officers in fatal Tyre Nichols assault
The officers had been found guilty of witness tampering in the fatal 2023 beating
US Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over his attempt to fire her
The president has accused Cook of mortgage fraud, and cited constitutional power that he says allows him…
Watch: BBC interviews man who helped rescue children from gunfire
The BBC’s Tom Bateman spoke with Patrick Scallen who lives near the Annunciation Church and ran towards…
Minneapolis school attacker ‘obsessed with idea of killing children’, officials say
The two children killed in the shooting have been identified as Fletcher Merkel, eight, and Harper Moyski,…
Trump’s 50% tariff on India kicks in as Modi urges self-reliance
The US president’s steep 50% tariffs on India have kicked in, sending Narendra Modi’s government into firefighting…
US tells Denmark to ‘calm down’ over alleged Greenland influence operation
The aim was reportedly to infiltrate Greenland’s society and promote its secession from Denmark.
What we know about the Minneapolis Catholic school shooting
Two children aged eight and 10 have been killed and 17 more people have been injured.
Watch: How the Catholic school shooting unfolded in Minneapolis
Two children, aged eight and 10, have been killed and 17 other people injured following a shooting…
Two children dead and 17 others injured in Minneapolis school shooting
The attacker used three weapons to fire through the building’s windows as students celebrated Mass.
US House committee requests Epstein ‘birthday book’ from his estate
A panel investigating the disgraced late financier’s crimes has subpoenaed an alleged file with notes from associates.
Trump calls for death penalty for DC murder cases
The US president re-instated federal capital punishment in January, calling it ‘the ultimate deterrent’
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement
Superstar pop singer announces on Instagram that she will marry her NFL star partner.
Trump vs the Fed: Why this row could rattle the US economy
Trump says he will sack a US central bank governor. Why does the independence of the Fed…
Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to 4 felony charges after LA arrest while naked
The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets…
Watch: Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un
In a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said he will meet with the…
Trump orders removal of Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook
The US president posts a letter addressed to Cook in which he informed her of his decision.
Watch: Supporters rally as Abrego Garcia is detained
The Salvadoran man was detained by ICE as a possible second deportation looms.
Judge temporarily blocks Abrego Garcia’s deportation
Kilmar Abrego Garcia is taken into custody in Baltimore as his lawyers say he may be sent…
US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda
His lawyers accuse the government of trying to “coerce” him to plead guilty by threatening to deport…
France summons US envoy Charles Kushner over antisemitism claims
France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began.