The fallout from Trump's war on Harvard will long outlast his presidency

The US president's ramped-up threats are seen by many as an attempt to reshape a stronghold of the left. Could he succeed?

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Trump's mass firings to remain on hold, appeals court rules

"The Executive Order at issue here far exceeds the President's supervisory powers under the Constitution," the court wrote.

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MASH actress Loretta Swit dies at age 87

Swit won awards for her role as "Hot Lips" Houlihan, a nurse based at hospital during the Korean War.

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Alaska hiker rescued from under 700lb boulder in frigid creek

The man was trapped for three hours, but survived due to his wife's quick thinking.

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Trump tariffs case could head to Supreme Court as soon as Friday

The White House appeal comes as a second court declares many of Trump's tariffs unlawful.

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Watch: Severe storm hammers Austin with hail, wind

Severe weather swept through the Central Texas city causing floods, damage and power outages.

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Trump slams 'Taco' acronym given to tariff flip-flops

The acronym, which stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out" has reportedly been coined by traders on Wall Street.

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Woods' son Charlie wins junior event in Florida

Charlie Woods takes another step in father Tiger's footsteps by winning his first American Junior Golf Association event.

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Ostriches facing cull at Canada farm find unexpected allies

RFK Jr and Dr Mehmet Oz are backing an ostrich farm in British Columbia as it seeks to stop a cull ordered after a bird flu outbreak.

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Moment police capture two escaped New Orleans inmates

The two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Texas, just days after they fled a Louisiana jail with eighth other inmates.

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Controversial US-backed group says it has begun aid distribution in Gaza

Hundreds of Palestinians collect food from a site run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, whose work the UN calls a "distraction".

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Ex-police chief convicted of rape and murder escapes Arkansas prison

Authorities say Grant Hardin, 56, escaped prison wearing clothes "designed to mimic law enforcement".

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Canada man who stole photo of Churchill sentenced to two years in jail

'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa.

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Moment truck explodes while driving through Chicago suburb

The driver was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla welcomed in Ottawa

The King and Queen are in Canada for a historic visit meant to underscore Canada's sovereignty.

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Why King Charles III's trip to Canada is more than just a royal visit

BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph on King Charles III's trip to Canada where he will open the country’s parliament.

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Winemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

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EU needs until 9 July for US trade talks, chief says

Ursula von der Leyen's intervention comes after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the EU from June.

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US arrests man for allegedly trying to firebomb embassy in Israel

Officials say a 28-year-old with US citizenship had Molotov cocktails in his backpack and called for "death to America".

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King's invite to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

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Young US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.

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New York crypto investor accused of kidnapping Italian tourist

He allegedly imprisoned and tortured the victim for many week in a SoHo home in order to collect ransom.

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San Diego airport experienced glitches before fatal plane crash

All six on the plane are believed to be dead, including a former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada and a high-profile music agent.

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Robbery gang guilty of Kim Kardashian heist in Paris

The robbers have been given jail time for stealing millions of dollars' worth of jewellery belonging to the US celebrity.

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US Congress moves to block California ban on petrol-only cars

Califormia's plan was expected to have significant influence over the wider car industry in the US.

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BBC at the scene of shooting outside Jewish museum

The BBC's North America correspondent Nomia Iqbal takes us through what we know about the shooting so far.

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Watch moment Trump ambushes Ramaphosa with video

In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Trump pressed Cyril Ramaphosa on widely discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa.

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Watch: Moment police car is hit by lightning in Oklahoma

Severe weather stormed through the Midwest and South over the weekend and into Monday.

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Arrested maintenance worker says he was forced to assist New Orleans jail break

Sterling Williams is accused of helping 10 inmates escape the Orleans Parish Jail on Friday.

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US debt downgrade drives up borrowing costs

Borrowing costs for long-term US government debt jumped past 5% for the first time in 18 months, before retreating.

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Newlyweds lose first home in deadly Kentucky storm

Amerah and James Taylor lost their new home and their wedding rings when the tornado hit.e

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Biden's cancer diagnosis is another formidable challenge

Over the course of his public life, Joe Biden has defined himself by his persistence and endurance.

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US officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash

Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.

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Fatal blast near Palm Springs fertility clinic 'act of terrorism' - FBI

One person was killed and four injured in Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers.

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At least 21 dead after tornadoes sweep through US Midwest

Kentucky and Missouri report severe injuries and deaths in storms that hit on Friday and Saturday.

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Audio emerges of Biden 'poor memory' interview with investigator

Recordings of the then-president's interviews with special counsel reveal he struggled to recall key details from his life.

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Venezuelan deported from US using gang 'points system', lawyers say

Andry Hernández was identified for removal due to the tattoos on his wrist, but insists he is not a gang member.

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Inmates facing murder charges among 11 escapees from New Orleans prison

The prisoners, who are considered "armed and dangerous", were reported missing from the Orleans Parish Jail during a headcount on Friday morning.

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Five House Republicans stall Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

Lawmakers from the president's own party joined all Democrats to reject a key domestic bill, demanding deeper budget cuts.

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Smokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault claims

The Motown legend has denied the allegations and his lawyer welcomed the probe "because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing".

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'I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in US

Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.

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Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library

A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.

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Texas mother accused of helping son plan school shooting

Police say Ashley Pardo "knowingly aided" her son's plans to attack his school in exchange for him babysitting his younger siblings.

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'I've practised being booed', Israel's Eurovision entry who survived Hamas attack tells BBC

Yuval Raphael, who survived the 7 October attack, says performing her ballad New Day Will Rise is a "personal win".

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Rapper Tory Lanez stabbed 14 times in California prison attack

The Canadian hip-hop artist is serving a 10-year sentence for shooting and injuring Megan Thee Stallion.

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China has come to the table - but this fight is far from over

Beijing can claim its defiance has delivered a battle victory in the trade war.

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Along the Canada border, small-town America feels sting of Trump's trade war

Since the trade war began, crossings between the US and Canada are down some 17%. What has that cost towns such as Port Huron and Michigan?

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Trump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - could it happen?

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again.

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Trump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.

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Canada's Liberal Party one seat closer to majority after Quebec recount

The Liberal Party will hold 170 seats in the House of Commons, 2 seats shy of a majority.

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Pope Leo XIV calls Church 'a beacon to illuminate dark nights' in first Mass

Chicago-born Robert Prevost, 69, is the first North American to be elected pontiff.

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Mexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

President Sheinbaum argues Trump's executive order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf.

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Trump calls for 20,000 new officers to aid deportations

The directive is part of the administration's drive to incentivise illegal immigrants to self-deport.

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BBC correspondent questions Trump over US beef exports

The UK says it will maintain food standards which lock out some types of American beef and chicken.

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Canada has been 'over reliant on the US for too long', says Joly

Canada's foreign minister told BBC News that her country wants to be closer to the UK and the EU.

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Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations

In a statement, the singer's lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to "extract money".

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Second US fighter jet falls overboard from Truman aircraft carrier

Crew members sustained minor injuries after the latest mishap involving the carrier in the Middle East.

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Fed holds interest rates despite Trump pressure

The rate decision is the Federal Reserve's first since last month's tariff-related turmoil.

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Joe Biden on Trump: 'What president ever talks like that? That's not who we are'

Exclusive: The former president tells Nick Robinson his verdict on his successor's first 100 days and his "grave concern" for the future of the Atlantic Alliance

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What have we learned from Grand Theft Auto 6's second trailer?

After pushing the much-anticipated sequel into 2026, developer Rockstar gives fans a new glimpse of the game.

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Trump orders reopening of notorious Alcatraz prison

President Trump says the famous island prison off San Francisco is to be reopened to house "ruthless and violent" offenders.

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Met Gala tickets cost $75,000. Here's what to know about fashion's biggest night

Menswear and black style will be celebrated at this year's fashion extravaganza in New York City.

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US college student suspended over antisemitic sign at sports bar

The two culprits have agreed to go to Auschwitz for "a learning experience", says the Philadelphia bar's owner.

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Watch: Moment Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi is released

Mahdawi was among multiple international students and graduates detained after their involvement in the protest movement against the war in Gaza.

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How Canada's Conservatives threw away a 27-point lead to lose again

Leader Pierre Poilievre faces divisions within the Conservative movement as he fights to stay on as leader.

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US court rules ex-Abercrombie CEO unfit for trial

Mike Jeffries is "mentally incompetent" and will spend time in hospital to see if his condition improves, a judge rules.

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Weinstein accuser breaks down under cross-examination in retrial

Production assistant Miriam Haley is the first accuser to testify at the disgraced Hollywood mogul's retrial.

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Seven killed in tour bus crash near Yellowstone National Park

A pickup truck and a tourist van collide on a highway within the famous park in eastern Idaho.

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Carney explains rare step of asking Charles to open parliament

The prime minister also laid out how he will approach forthcoming talks with President Donald Trump.

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US man gets 53 years for fatally stabbing Palestinian-American child

Joseph Czuba was convicted for targeting the child and his mother over their Muslim faith shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war.

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RFK Jr plans placebo-trial testing for 'all new vaccines'

Experts are alarmed by plans to require placebo testing for already approved shots like the covid vaccine.

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US judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

Trump-appointed judge rules use of act to remove Venezuelans is unlawful.

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