Why the rich and powerful couldn't say no to Epstein

The late sex offender maintained contact with wealthy and influential people even after his first conviction.

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Trump to pardon ex-Honduras president convicted of drug trafficking

Juan Orlando Hernández was sentenced in the US to 45 years behind bars for conspiring to smuggle cocaine.

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National Guard member dies after shooting in Washington DC

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, succumbed to her injuries, while a second guardsman remains in critical condition, Donald Trump says.

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What we know about shooting of National Guard in Washington DC

Sarah Beckstrom, 20, has died, while Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in a critical condition.

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Palestinian-US teen freed after nine months in Israeli jail

Mohammed Ibrahim, now 16, was on holiday from Florida when he was arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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US suspends immigration requests for Afghans after National Guard shooting

The alleged gunman in the Washington shooting is an Afghan national who entered the US in September 2021.

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The looming election Trump can't afford to lose

In a Tennessee district the president won by 22% last year, a Democratic upset could prompt Republican panic.

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Canada's seven-time Olympic winner banned for two years over rule violation

Swimmer Penny Oleksiak had failed to provide her daily location and a one-hour testing window to conduct out-of-competition drug tests.

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Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI director Comey and NY attorney general James

President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the prosecution of Comey and James, declaring them "guilty as hell".

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Watch: President Trump pardons the Thanksgiving turkeys

During a White House ceremony the president ceremoniously pardoned the turkeys Waddle and Gobble.

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Family of missing Colombian seek answers after US strike on alleged drug boat

Lizbeth Perez's uncle has not been seen since a boat was hit in international waters in September.

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Cuter and closer: Raccoons may be on their way to becoming America's next pet

The rubbish raiders are showing reductions in snout length, a sign of early domestication, researchers say.

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Canada Post and union reach deal in principle to end strike

The deal to end the postal strike must first be finalised and then approved by union members.

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Trumps says Ukraine's leaders show 'zero gratitude' for US efforts to end war

Trump's comments come as talks continue in Geneva over a leaked US peace plan seen as favouring Moscow.

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What we know about leaked US draft plan to end Russia's Ukraine war

There are 28 key points and while several on the face of it could be acceptable to Ukraine, others cross Kyiv's red lines.

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How a flashy lawyer and an alleged Canadian drug lord may have taken down an FBI witness

An unsealed federal indictment sheds light on how former Canadian snowboarder Ryan Wedding allegedly runs a billion-dollar drug empire.

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Watch: Chadwick Boseman posthumously honoured with Hollywood star

The late actor, who passed away in 2020 after a private battle with cancer, was celebrated for his role as Marvel’s Black Panther.

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Watch: Nasa releases new images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS

The comet, first discovered in July 2025, is only the third ever confirmed object to pass through the solar system.

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Finally... last episodes of Friends spin-off Joey available in US

The last eight episodes of Joey were never broadcast in the US after the show was cancelled in 2006.

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Cristiano Ronaldo attends White House dinner alongside Saudi crown prince

The Portuguese player is being paid hundreds of millions to be part of the gulf state's modernisation plan.

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Epstein saga reveals Republican rifts - and the power of Trump's base

The votes in Congress to release more files came after the president faced pressure from within his own party.

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Ex-Harvard president Larry Summers steps back from public role after Epstein email release

The former US treasury secretary says he is "ashamed" of his emails to the late sex offender.

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US to designate Venezuela's Cartel de los Soles as terrorists

Washington alleges the group is headed by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and is involved in drug trafficking and illegal mining.

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What does Trump want with boat strike campaign?

The US has justified its air and naval campaign as necessary to fight drug smuggling into the US.

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Marjorie Taylor Greene doubles down on Epstein files amid fallout with Trump

In a new interview, the congresswoman continued to urge the files' release despite the US president's harsh opposition.

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Bankruptcy judge clears $7.4bn Purdue Pharma opioid settlement

The deal could end a years-long legal battle over the OxyContin maker's role in the US opioid crisis.

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At 16, I was experimented on by the CIA and now I'm suing

Lana Ponting is part of a class-action lawsuit against the Canadian government for its alleged role in the MK-Ultra experiments.

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BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation

Lawyers for the US president have threatened to sue the corporation for $1bn (£759m).

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Watch: How much do Americans care about the Epstein story?

As US lawmakers debate a wider release of the so-called Epstein files, the BBC asked people in Washington DC if the ongoing saga matters to them.

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'$230 for a cut-up sock' - Apple's new iPhone Pocket ridiculed online

Many took aim at the high price online, while others made fun of its striking likeness to a piece of footwear.

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Leonardo DiCaprio honours Jane Goodall at funeral in DC

The actor remembered the primatologist as “gentle, curious, funny, and absolutely unstoppable."

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Leonardo DiCaprio pays tribute to Jane Goodall at funeral in DC

Leonardo DiCaprio pays tribute to Jane Goodall at funeral in DC

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Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meeting

Ahmed al-Sharaa, once branded a terrorist by the US, became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.

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'Government, just do your job': Frustration at US airports as shutdown delays continue

Thousands of flights are at risk just before Thanksgiving.

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Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meeting

Ahmed al-Sharaa, once branded a terrorist by the US, became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.

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Canada loses its measles-free status, with US on track to follow

The country hasn't been able to curb an outbreak of more than 5,000 cases over the last year, while US cases are at a 33-year high.

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Buoyed by election wins, Democrats still face tough choices to regain power

A year after a painful election defeat, the Democratic Party stands at a fork in the road.

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US Supreme Court rules full Snap food benefits can be temporarily halted

The programme has been left in limbo during the US government shutdown, with the White House saying it can't afford it.

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Trump gives Hungary one-year exemption from Russian energy sanctions

The opt-out comes despite the US increasing pressure on allies to sever economic ties with Russia.

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Quiz: How big is one trillion?

Can you fathom the scale of Elon Musk's pay rise?

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Conservative justices sharply question Trump tariffs in high-stakes hearing

If the court rules against Trump's tariffs, it could force the US to refund some of the billions it has collected.

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Mamdani seals remarkable victory - but real challenges await

After entering the race largely unnoticed, the new mayor of New York City can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.

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US fugitive Nicholas Rossi to serve at least 10 years in jail

The 38-year-old, who faked his own death then adopted a fake identity in Scotland, was found guilty of raping two women in Utah.

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Pizza Hut's parent company explores sale of struggling chain

Yum! Brands is exploring a possible sale of its Pizza Hut chain, as the business struggles to compete with rivals.

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Dick Cheney: Former US vice-president who helped lead 'war on terror'

The Washington insider whose vast experience of American politics was crucial to the presidency of George W Bush and widely seen as the architect of the "war on terror.

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Trump tariffs head to Supreme Court in case eagerly awaited around the world

The top US court will soon hear arguments on whether Trump's tariffs are legal, with major implications for presidential power.

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Trump remodels Lincoln bathroom in latest White House renovation

The US president says the new marble and gold fixtures are "very appropriate for the time of Abraham Lincoln".

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South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners

Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.

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US judges say Trump administration must continue food aid during shutdown

In two separate rulings, US judges said the plan to cut off Snap food benefits for millions of Americans is likely unlawful.

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