Anita Anand: Presenter interviews Canadian minister with same name

The BBC presenter and Canadian politician joke about all the times they have been mistaken for each other.

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How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?

Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.

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The Supreme Court flexed its conservative muscles. What comes next?

This week's flurry of decisions showed the sharp divides between the conservative and liberal judges.

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How this man helped prevent a revenge murder

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

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Legendary Canadian sex educator Sue Johanson dies at 93

She provided candid advice normalising sex to Canadian and US audiences for decades.

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Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke

With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.

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Travis Scott will not face criminal charges over Astroworld crowd surge

Ten people died and thousands more were injured in the deadly crowd surge on 5 November 2021.

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Scot Peterson not guilty over Parkland school shooting response

Scot Peterson is found not guilty of 11 charges including child neglect and culpable negligence.

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Google to scrap local news links in Canada over Online News Act

The move is a protest against a Canadian bill that will make tech giants pay for news content.

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How long will smoke linger across North America?

An improvement is expected for US states due to a change in wind direction but not for Canada.

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President Biden using sleep apnoea treatment device White House says

The president uses a CPAP machine, the White House said after reporters spotted marks on his face.

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Delta flight lands safely in Charlotte without front landing gear

The airline called it a "rare occurrence" and said all the passengers and crew members were safe.

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Pregnant living in a car and battling a Texas heatwave

Bella De La Cruz is among those in San Antonio, Texas, struggling amid record-setting temperatures.

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Video shows wreckage of Titan submersible brought ashore

Parts of the tourist sub that imploded on a dive to the Titanic have been lifted out of the water at St John's.

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Madonna postpones tour after stay in intensive care

Madonna postpones world tour after stay in intensive care with serious bacterial infection.

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Julian Sands: British actor confirmed dead after remains identified

The 65-year-old went missing in snow covered mountains north of Los Angeles more than five months ago.

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WTA commits to equal prize money at combined events by 2027 and non-combined by 2033

The WTA commits to securing equal prize money at events where both men and women feature by 2027, and at non-combined events by 2033.

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Drinks giant Diageo ends 'broken' Diddy partnership

The move comes after pop star Diddy accused the firm of neglecting his tequila brand because of his race.

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Canada wildfires spark air quality alerts in Chicago and Milwaukee

Smoke drifting south causes a haze over parts of Ontario as well US cities like Chicago and Milwaukee.

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Touching moment chimp sees outdoors for the first time

Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee, had never been outside of a cage or enclosure.

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'Heat dome' set to persist in southern US

Above average temperatures and high humidity are likely to continue in Texas and other southern US states.

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Major research lost after cleaner turned off fridge lawsuit says

A US institute alleges it lost 25 years of work because a man wanted to stop "annoying" alarms.

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Trump heard on CNN tape discussing secret documents

CNN obtained audio from a meeting in which Donald Trump acknowledges keeping a classified document.

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Olivia Chow wins crowded race for mayor of Toronto

Canada's most populous city elected a new mayor after a race that focused on affordability and public safety.

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Louisiana electoral map: Supreme Court clears way for a new majority-black district

The current congressional map raised concerns that black voting power had been diluted in the state.

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US woman shoots Uber driver she believed was kidnapping her

The Kentucky woman fatally shot the driver she thought was taking her to Mexico.

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Barack Obama: Row in India over former US president's remarks on Muslim rights

Mr Obama said last week that India may "start pulling apart" if minority rights weren't protected.

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MLB London Series: St Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs in game two to level series

It was honours even at London Stadium this weekend as Major League Baseball made its long-awaited return to the UK.

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Picking a fair Florida jury for Donald Trump could prove a herculean task

Biased jurors must be weeded out in a state where Mr Trump receives both strong support and disdain.

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Titan sub implosion: US Coast guard launches investigation to recover debris

The high-level investigation has the power to recommend civil or criminal charges.

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Titanic sub firm: A maverick rule-breaking founder and a tragic end

Stockton Rush wanted to be known as an innovator. It didn't seem to matter how he did it.

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Why 101 people and a dog want to be Toronto's mayor

North America's fourth-largest city has a historic number of candidates in its upcoming by-election.

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Can we stop being tricked into subscriptions?

The US and UK are trying to crack down on firms tricking customers into renewing their subscription.

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Intelligence report says US split on Covid-19 origins

A declassified report finds no direct evidence the virus came from a lab, but adds it can't be ruled out.

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Four ways the end of Roe v Wade has changed America

After a Supreme Court ruling, many states banned abortion - but now more Americans want it kept legal.

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Migrant deaths: 'I saw the boat sink under my feet'

A survivor of two boat sinkings tells his story in the deadliest year for migrants in the Americas.

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Mike Pence challenges rivals to back 15-week abortion ban

The ex-vice-president calls on Republicans to support a 15-week ban as a "minimum nationwide standard".

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Businessman says he declined doomed trip on Titan

Jay Bloom, a Las Vegas investor, says he and his son changed their mind because of safety concerns.

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In losing Titan St John's mulls a familiar tragedy

"Joy and sorrow were always communal rights in small maritime communities" like the Canadian city.

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Temu: Risk fast-fashion website uses forced labour

The claims arise from an investigation into a US law barring imports made with Uyghur labour.

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Rust shooting: Prosecutors charge armorer with evidence tampering

Prosecutors say the charges against Hannah Gutierrez-Reed relate to the "transfer of narcotics".

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Louis Tomlinson concert-goers pelted in Colorado hail storm

Around 90 people were treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the concert near Denver was cancelled.

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Titan sub: 'The only solace is that they didn't suffer for days' - David Mearns

Underwater search expert David Mearns reflects on the loss of five people aboard the Titan submersible.

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Canada police name 16 victims in Manitoba highway crash

Grandfathers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers were among those lost in deadly Manitoba crash.

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Daughter of French explorer speaks

Sidonie Nargeolet said her father, oceanographer Paul-Henri Nargeolet, is at the place where he hoped to be.

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Canada Bread agrees to pay C$50m for role in price-fixing scheme

Canada Bread pleaded guilty to a role in a scheme to inflate the price of the food staple in Canada.

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The NBA draft star and a death that changed America

Len Bias turned from feel-good story to cautionary tale in the space of two fateful days in 1986. The young basketball player's death set in train two imponderable questions that sparked fascination and fear.

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She helped kill Roe v Wade - what does she want now?

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

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Toxic algae kills hundreds of dolphins and sea lions on California coast

Some experts say climate change is expanding toxic algal blooms, causing distress for marine mammals.

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PGA Tour LIV Golf & DP World Tour merger: Sport's leading figures called to testify at Senate hearing

Figures from golf have been invited to testify at a US Senate hearing into the merger between the PGA, DP World Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

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Titanic tourist submersible: Search relocated after noises heard

A tourist sub missing during a dive on the wreck of the Titanic has just over a day’s oxygen left.

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St John's ready to help in search for missing Titanic sub

Coast guard vessels are being sent to the Canadian east coast city, which is 600km from the Titanic wreck.

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Bear dangles from house window trying to escape

A neighbour captured the moment an uninvited guest tried to leave a Colorado home it broke into.

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If US companies 'go woke' do they really go broke?

Bud Light has been widely criticised for its response to a boycott from some conservative Americans.

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Who is involved in search efforts

The BBC Verify team looks at all the ships in the area and who can help with the rescue of the submarine.

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Search expert speaks of friends missing on sub

David Mearns, who helped in the search for footballer Emiliano Sala, knows two of the five people missing on the Titanic sub.

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Bebe Rexha: Man charged with throwing phone at star 'thought it would be funny'

A 27-year-old has been charged with assault after throwing his phone at Bebe Rexha during a concert.

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Titanic tourist submersible: Rescuers scan ocean as clock ticks

The US and Canada are urgently searching for a tourist submersible not seen since Sunday.

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Titanic tourist submersible: My trip aboard the sub

CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time.

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Global network of sadistic monkey torture exposed by BBC

A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US.

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US south hit with heatwave and severe weather

A funnel cloud was spotted in Oklahoma as severe weather hits the US south.

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Titanic tourist sub goes missing sparking search

Submersible used to take tourists to view wreck of Titanic goes missing in Atlantic Ocean, sparking search and rescue mission.

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Bebe Rexha rushed off stage after a phone hits her in the face

The pop star collapsed to the floor after being hit in the face during a concert in New York.

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Houston rapper Big Pokey dies aged 48

He was best known as a member of the Screwed Up Click, an influential group of Houston-based artists

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US Open 2023: Wyndham Clark holds off Rory McIlroy to claim first major title in Los Angeles

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

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Antony Blinken hails 'candid' talks on high stakes China trip

Secretary of State Antony Blinken is the first US diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

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'The Cuban regime killed my father' - dissident's daughter

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

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Three key priorities in crucial US-China talks

The two rival superpowers are having their most important talks in years. Here are the points of tension.

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Why Spotify's big bet on Meghan Markle fell flat

The end of the Duchess of Sussex's podcast on Spotify is a sign of wider change in the industry.

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Michael Jordan to sell Charlotte Hornets NBA team

US media reports the team is worth an estimated $3bn (£2bn) but details of the deal are undisclosed.

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Daniel Ellsberg: Pentagon Papers whistleblower dies aged 92

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

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Neuschwanstein: Woman killed in attack near historic German castle

A 30-year-old US man is suspected of shoving a women off a hill near Neuschwanstein castle in Bavaria.

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USA v Mexico: Four players sent off and game paused for homophobic chanting

Four players are sent off and the game is paused because of homophobic chants as the United States beat Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League semi-final.

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Allyson Felix: Olympic great calls for better maternity care for black women after Tori Bowie's death

Olympic great Allyson Felix calls for better maternity care for black women to ensure the death of team-mate Tori Bowie is "not in vain".

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Conor McGregor accused of sex assault after NBA game

The former UFC champion denies the allegations, which are being investigated by police in Miami.

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iPhone maker Foxconn to switch to cars as US-China tensions soar

Foxconn, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

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Jack Teixeira: US airman formally charged over leaking Pentagon documents

Jack Teixeira, 21, is charged with transmitting classified defence documents on a gaming website.

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Otter dunks her way to fame at Oregon Zoo

Zoo staff trained Juno how to slam dunk several years ago in order to exercise her elbow joints.

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Pittsburgh synagogue shooting accused to learn his fate

The prosecution says in closing arguments the alleged gunman "hunted" the Pittsburgh victims.

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Is the US trying to kill crypto?

The digital asset industry, already in turmoil, now faces a full-fledged battle with regulators.

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If Trump isn't a spy why is he being charged under the Espionage Act?

Few cases involving the US Espionage Act revolve around suspects accused of acting on behalf of a enemy.

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Harvard morgue manager charged with selling body parts

Cedric Lodge is charged with stealing "heads, brains, skin and bones" from donated human remains.

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Tornadoes and 'very large hail' threaten southern US

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.

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US holds interest rates steady in first since 2022

The bank has already raised rates 10 times since March 2022 as it fights inflation.

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How Trump's indictment in Miami court unfolded - in 60 seconds

The former president's arraignment was followed by a surprise pit stop and a pre-birthday celebration.

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Thieves stole from US honeymooner after he drowned

As a man on his honeymoon received life support in Hawaii, thieves stole his car and belongings.

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Amazon server outage makes some website go dark

The outage is being resolved and affected web services for some fast food apps, airlines and others.

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Three ways Trump may try to delay or dismiss documents trial

After the former president pleads not guilty, legal experts explain what his strategy might be next.

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White House bans three guests after topless video at Pride party

TikTok star Rose Montoya says being topless in Washington is legal and she had no desire to be vulgar.

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US author Cormac McCarthy dies aged 89

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Road has died aged 89, his publisher says.

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Canada police investigating China meddling claims

The RCMP said it has more than 100 files open on foreign interference into Canadian affairs.

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US sprinter died from complications in childbirth

American sprinter Tori Bowie, who died in May at the age of 32, died from complications in childbirth, her agent says.

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Canadian Supreme Court justice steps down amid probe into misconduct claim

The Supreme Court justice was under probe for alleged drunken altercation at an Arizona resort.

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Giant alligator removed from Florida pool

Wildlife officials were in for a surprise when they received a call from a homeowner.

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Timed Teaser: What is the 'elixir of life' in meat?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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JP Morgan agrees to settle lawsuit brought by Jeffrey Epstein victim

The largest US bank says it regrets its relationship with "monstrous" sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.

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Joni Mitchell makes triumphant return to the stage

Supported by a host of famous fans, the star played her first headline show in more than 20 years.

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Michael Travis Leake, US musician, detained in Russia

Russian state television broadcast footage from Mr Leake's trial that showed him locked in a metal cage.

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Conor McGregor stunt: Mascots being punched 'not the brightest thing' says UFC's Dana White

Mascots being punched is not "the brightest thing in the world", UFC boss Dana White says after Conor McGregor reportedly injured an NBA mascot in a promotional stunt.

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Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable

Fires in Quebec that blanketed cities in hazardous smoke have tested seasoned firefighters.

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Donald Trump: Former president to make first speech since federal charges announced

Mr Trump will speak at a Republican Party convention in Georgia before moving onto North Carolina.

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Canadian province of Quebec sees progress in wildfire battle

Quebec has seen improvements in the last 48 hours but country's west coast warns fire challenges ahead.

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US couple struggle to bank huge haul of pennies

A couple in Los Angeles attempt to cash in dozens of bags filled with the coins found in a basement.

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How Republican voters reacted to Trump's indictment

As Mr Trump is charged under the Espionage Act, conservatives on our panel are angry and shocked.

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Mike Batayeh dead: Breaking Bad actor dies aged 52

The actor died suddenly at home in his sleep due to a heart attack, his family tells US media.

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'Violations of those laws put our country at risk'

Special counsel Jack Smith says: "We have one set of laws in this country and they apply to everyone."

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Who is Walt Nauta, the Trump aide reportedly charged in classified documents case?

Mr Trump accused officials of "trying to destroy" the life of his aide, calling him a "wonderful man".

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Supreme Court backs Jack Daniel's in dog toy row

"This case is about dog toys and whiskey, two items seldom appearing in the same sentence," a judge wrote.

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Donald Trump indicted in classified documents case

The former president says he has been summoned to appear in court in Miami on Tuesday.

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Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires

With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.

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Girl, 10, found after spending night lost in US Cascade mountains

Wearing a T-shirt and jeans, the girl slept between two trees as temperatures dropped to 38F (3C).

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Rishi Sunak and Joe Biden announce green funding agreement

The new Atlantic Declaration between the UK and US "sets a new standard for economic cooperation", Rishi Sunak says.

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Sarah Jessica Parker to make West End debut with husband Matthew Broderick

The Sex and the City actress will star opposite her husband Matthew Broderick in Plaza Suite.

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Affirmative action: Why this teen says he was rejected by top US colleges

Rutvij failed to get into an elite Ivy League university. Was he a victim of discrimination?

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How to keep safe from wildfire smoke in 80 seconds

Canada fires are sending smoke across the region and creating dangerous conditions.

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Mike Pence tears into Donald Trump at 2024 campaign launch

Donald Trump's two-time running mate offers his most forceful repudiation of his ex-boss to date.

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La Guardia and Newark flight delays over Canada wildfire smoke

US officials warn travellers to and from New York City to expect delays as visibility plunges.

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The Iron Sheik: WWE wrestling champion dies at 81

During the peak of his wrestling career in the 1980s he faced many greats, including Hulk Hogan.

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Florida woman arrested for fatally shooting neighbour

Susan Louise Lorincz says she shot the mother of four in self defence - a claim that police deny.

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Florida admits role in flying migrants to California

California says it is investigating after two planes carrying migrants landed in Sacramento.

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Vision Pro: BBC editor tries out Apple's $3,499 headset

Zoe Kleinman shares her thoughts on Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality device after its big launch.

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Terrorism ruling first for Canada 'incel' attack

A judge has found that a deadly attack on a Toronto massage parlour in 2020 was an act of terror.

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Colorado wildlife officer frees bear from inside a car

The uninvited guest managed to open the door of the vehicle and went in it to get dog food left inside.

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Chris Christie's long-shot mission to torpedo Trump in 2024

The former New Jersey governor enters the Republican race for the White House in 2024.

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US presidential election 2024: Trump's top Republican challengers

The former president could face a stiff challenge for his party's 2024 presidential nomination.

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Robert Hanssen: Convicted US spy found dead in Colorado prison

Robert Hanssen had received more than $1.4m in cash, diamonds and money paid into Russian accounts.

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Timed Teaser: Who is no longer world's richest person?

Test your knowledge of the news these last few days - 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!

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Can Pence woo evangelicals away from Trump?

The former vice-president was his boss's ambassador to the Christian right - he needs them to win in 2024.

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US charges crypto giant Binance with 'web of deception'

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said his team was "standing by" to ensure that the platform remained stable.

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Religion: Welsh 99-year-old hopes to keep US church alive

Bryn Seion church was built in Oregon in 1884 and Betty Pierce has been going since 1969.

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Watch as Chinese warship steers near US destroyer

The US Navy says one of its destroyers was forced to slow down after a Chinese warship cut in front of it in the Taiwan Strait.

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Elon Musk: Twitter snaps up top NBCUniversal executive

It comes just weeks after NBCUniversal's head of advertising Linda Yaccarino was named as Twitter's CEO.

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No criminal charges for Mike Pence in documents case

The announcement comes just days before Mike Pence is expected to announce his 2024 presidential bid.

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Utah primary schools ban Bible for 'vulgarity and violence'

The ban followed a parental complaint that the book has content unsuitable for children.

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YouTube stops deleting false 2020 election claims

The move, ahead of the 2024 elections, is a reversal of its policy put in place after the 2020 vote.

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Can US spelling bee champs spell British words?

The BBC put these pro spellers to the test during the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Twitch streamer Puppers, who lived with MND, dies aged 32

The gamer, known for playing Dead by Daylight, dies after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

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Florida teenager Dev Shah wins US Spelling Bee with 'psammophile'

Dev Shah defeats Charlotte Walsh after she fails to correctly spell "daviely" in an earlier round.

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Are tornadoes in the US getting worse?

They are largely unpredictable and unforeseeable but are twisters becoming a more serious threat?

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How gun violence is reshaping American lives

Avoiding public places, moving home... how the threat of random gunfire is changing the way people live.

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US President Joe Biden trips and falls at Colorado event

The US president was handing out diplomas at a graduation ceremony for the US Air Force Academy.

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Joe Biden falls during graduation ceremony

The US president was shaking hands with an Air Force Academy graduate when he fell on stage.

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Spirit Airlines and Air Canada delays reported after separate IT issues

The airlines warn of severe flight delays after both reported technical issues on Thursday.

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