NFL fine Falcons and coach $250,000 for prank call

The Atlanta Falcons and coach Jeff Ulbrich are fined following quarterback Shedeur Sanders being prank called during the NFL Draft.

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Watch: Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released in Vermont

Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by authorities after attending an American citizenship interview in mid-April.

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Trump calls Bezos as Amazon says no plan to show tariff price rises

Donald Trump called Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to complain about the plan, which the company said had been rejected.

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Senate backs China critic Perdue as ambassador

A long-time critic of Beijing, Perdue has called for a 'nuanced' and 'strategic' approach to China

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Shoe prices will rise due to tariffs, says Adidas

Adidas says trade tariffs introduced by President Donald Trump will lead to price rises for US consumers.

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Carney's Liberals won. What happens next?

Here's how what to know about what comes after a projected Liberal win.

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Four dead after car crashes through after-school camp

The victims at the YNOT After School Camp are believed to range in age from four to 18, authorities say.

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Police arrest two in connection with theft of Secretary Kristi Noem's bag

The Homeland Security chief had her handbag stolen as she was dining out in Washington with her family on Easter Sunday.

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The beauty and challenge of elections in Canada's frigid north

The unique culture, landscape and weather make running elections in Nunavut both difficult and rewarding.

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A stunning reversal of fortunes in Canada's historic election

After a campaign upended by Trump’s threats, the Liberals hope they can hold onto power.

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What should Democrats do now? Everyone has a different answer

One hundred days into Trump's second term, Democrats are still reckoning with an election loss and debating the fate of the party

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'Kicking butt' or 'going too fast'? Trump voters reflect on 100 days

Five Trump supporters say his first 100 days have met their expectations - with a few surprises and some warning signs.

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Five takeaways from Canada party leaders' big TV debate

There were two ghosts in the room during Canada's federal election debate - Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump.

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Canadian PM reveals Trump brought up '51st state' during March call

Mark Carney confirmed the detail but told reporters Trump 'brings this up all the time'

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Trump says he is 'not happy' with deadly Russian strikes on Kyiv

The overnight strikes killed at least eight people and injured 77 more, local officials have said.

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Trump plans to meet with Atlantic editor who was added to secret Signal chat

A month earlier, Mr Goldberg was inadvertently added to a Signal group discussing an upcoming Houthi attack.

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Gwyneth Paltrow eating bread and pasta after 'hardcore' food regime

The actress-turned-health guru says she got a "little bit sick" of her strict diet after many years.

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BBC reporter asks Trump how Canada's election could influence tariffs

The president avoided predicting who could win the election, but said the US does not need Canada's cars, energy or lumber.

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Trump criticises Zelensky over refusal to accept Russian control of Crimea

The Ukrainian president has consistently rejected the suggestion that his country give up its claim to the Crimean Peninsula.

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Opportunity for big US-China trade deal, says Bessent

The comments from the US Treasury Secretary come as the trade war between the world's two biggest economies has escalated.

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Early turnout shatters record in Canada polls with 7.3m ballots cast

Elections Canada, the organisation which runs federal elections, reports a 25% jump when compared to early voting in 2021 polls.

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Former chemistry student pleads guilty to chemical weapons charge

James Morgan boasted about his homemade weapons online, and also posted violent racist, anti-police and anti-government messages.

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Trump administration proposes State Department cuts in major overhaul

The cuts involve some 130 of the more than 700 agency offices within the State Department.

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Kennedy set to announce US ban on artificial food dyes in cereals, snacks and beverages

Some of the food dyes have been linked to behavioural problems in some, but not all, children.

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Could Trump invoke another rarely-used law at the border?

The Insurrection Act of 1807 allows the president to deploy the military to enforce laws on US soil, including arresting migrants.

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US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell

The president amps up attack against US central bank boss calling him "a major loser" for not lowering interest rates.

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Watch: Moment Delta plane engine catches fire

Passengers have been forced to evacuate a Delta plane after an engine caught fire while on the tarmac at Orlando International Airport in Florida.

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Vance in Delhi to meet Modi amid tariff tensions

The talks are likely to focus on fast-tracking a trade deal, earlier expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

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The American musician reclaiming his lost Welsh roots

He always knew he was adopted, but it wasn't until he was 18 he learnt his birth parents were Welsh.

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DHL suspends high value US deliveries over tariffs

The postal giant will stop shipping packages to American consumers after a rise in red tape at customs.

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Oldest serving US astronaut returns to Earth on 70th birthday

A capsule with Dan Pettit and his two Russian crewmates lands in Kazakhstan after a space station mission.

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Three chords and the truth: Where country's big moment might go next

Since Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Lana Del Rey have explored country.

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Thousands across the US protest Trump, again

Demonstrations, taking place on the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War, addressed a range of grievances.

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Ryan Gosling to star in new Star Wars film

The new Disney project, titled Star Wars: Starfighter, is set to be released in May 2027.

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What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations

BBC Verify looks at the evidence behind allegations that the Salvadoran mistakenly deported to a mega-prison was a dangerous gang member.

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Six injured in shooting at Florida State University

One person was taken into custody after the shooting on Thursday, according to CBS News, the BBC's US partner.

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Zelensky accuses US envoy Witkoff of spreading 'Russian narratives'

Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions.

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US actress Michelle Trachtenberg died from diabetes complications

The Buffy the Vampire Slayer actress was found "unresponsive" at her New York City apartment in February.

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California becomes first state to sue over Trump tariffs

The state - the 5th largest world economic power - says it is being disproportionately impacted by the tariffs.

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Tariffs will hit US economy and raise prices, says Fed boss

Jerome Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, said Donald Trump's new import taxes were larger than expected.

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US judge says he could hold Trump administration in contempt of court

The US government is accused of "wilful disregard" of a ruling blocking the deportation of 200 individuals to El Salvador.

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Hacked pedestrian crossings play fake messages from Musk and Zuckerberg

Officials in Silicon Valley are investigating and have disabled the audio feature on the pedestrian crossings.

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'Nothing has been done' - judge warns Trump officials in deportation case

Warning of "no tolerance for gamesmanship", the judge said she would determine whether to hold the government in contempt of court.

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Obama calls Trump's freeze of Harvard funding 'unlawful'

The former president broke with his practice of not criticising policies or leaders on social media to praise Harvard's stand

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Watch: JD Vance drops college football trophy at White House ceremony

The Ohio State Buckeyes team was invited to meet President Donald Trump to celebrate the team's title-winning season.

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Key immigration moments from Trump and Bukele meeting

The meeting comes after the Trump administration mistakenly deported a Maryland resident due to an 'administrative error.'

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El Salvador's leader will not return man deported from the US in error

Nayib Bukele has won praise from Donald Trump for imprisoning some "very bad people" deported from the US.

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5.2 earthquake strikes California near San Diego

Californians as far north as Los Angeles received emergency alerts.

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Stars mingle in Coachella audience as Lady Gaga wows festivalgoers

Headliners at the California music festival this year include Megan Thee Stallion, Post Malone and Green Day.

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In Canada's car capital, auto workers brace for the worst

In Windsor, Ontario, the auto sector has employed generations of Canadians. Now the future is uncertain and US tariffs are "like a stab in the back".

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Landmark antitrust trial could force Zuckerberg to sell Instagram

The case against Facebook owner Meta alleges the company bought Instagram and WhatsApp to wipe out competition.

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Teen killed parents as part of Trump assassination plot, says FBI

The suspect's phone allegedly contains material about a neo-Nazi group and praise for Adolf Hitler.

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Trump in excellent cognitive and physical health, says White House doctor

The president has "robust cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and general physical function," his doctor says.

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'I can't keep up' - Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed

The rapid change of Trump's tariff policy has shoppers wondering if they should stock up or just wait this out.

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Minecraft Movie behaviour 'way too funny', director says

Audience members have been shouting, jumping and throwing popcorn in the air during some screenings.

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Judge allows Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil's deportation

Mahmoud Khalil was arrested in March for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at the University of Columbia.

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RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism by September

Autism researchers and experts call the effort, which is short on detail, misguided and unrealistic.

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Six dead after helicopter crashes in New York's Hudson River

Five of the individuals on board were a family of tourists from Spain and the sixth person was the pilot, officials say.

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Watch: What's behind Trump's 90-day tariffs pause?

News of the US president's plan to halt higher-band taxes came as a surprise on Wednesday, but was it part of a plan?

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Investors facing tariff turmoil: 'It's fastest finger first'

Traders are trying to reckon with impact of Trump's shifting tariff policy.

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Two American Airlines jets clip wings on runway at Reagan airport

At least two members of Congress were aboard one of the flights when the minor collision occurred.

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White Lotus creator hits back at composer's criticism

Mike White acknowledges he and the show's composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer did not see eye to eye.

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Canadian workers on edge as car plant hits pause over US tariffs

Stellantis will pause operations at its Ontario plant for two weeks, leaving thousands worried about their jobs.

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Supreme Court allows Trump to use wartime law for swift deportations

A federal judge had last month paused the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations.

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Wild market swings as tariffs rattle US economy

Stocks swung sharply in the US, as Trump offered mixed signals about appetite for trade talks.

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US in direct nuclear talks with Iran, Trump says

The US president says negotiations have taken place at a "very high level" between the two countries.

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'I could live 30 years but plan to die': How assisted dying law is dividing Canadians

BBC News reports on assisted dying in Canada, where some say it's now easier to choose to die than get support to live

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China and US are at each other's throats on tariffs, and neither is backing down

China's new 34% tax on US imports shows it is ready to tussle with Trump.

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Anti-Trump protests in cities across US declare 'hands off'

Thousands of protesters have gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term.

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Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had protected legal status in the US, was deported last month to an El Salvadoran prison.

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'So crazy' or a 'necessary evil'? - Americans react to Trump's tariffs

Five Americans share their view on the sweeping import taxes the president has announced.

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Punitive or a gift? How five big economies see new Trump tariffs

BBC reporters look at how the latest US import taxes are seen in the EU, China, India, the UK and South Africa.

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Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years

The impact of the tariffs will be huge, with significant changes to long-standing global avenues of trade.

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What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

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Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk

Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.

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What are tariffs and why is Trump using them?

Tariffs are a key part of Trump's political vision, but economists fear they could spark a trade war.

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Republicans fear Florida election upset could threaten Trump's agenda

With a 218 to 213 majority in the House, Republicans cannot afford to lose winnable elections – let alone slam dunks.

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Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

The president is expected to unveil details of his plans for a wider set of import taxes. But what tariffs and when?

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'It's weird' - Nasa's Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth

The duo's eight-day mission became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing Starliner had technical problems.

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