Saturday, November 30, 2024

Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago to meet Trump after tariff threat

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is making a surprise visit to Florida as Canada seeks to the avoid blanket tariffs threatened by the president-elect.

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Canada town council gets alternative after refusal to take King's oath

Newly-elected Dawson City councillors had refused to take the oath, citing the British Crown's history with indigenous peoples.

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Hitman offered $71,000 for Canadian reporter's assassination

Daniel Renaud was targeted while covering hitman Frédérick Silva's trial in 2021, La Presse reports.

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Friday, November 29, 2024

Crews ready balloons for Thanksgiving Day parade in NY

The event, which will feature more than 30 balloons, will celebrate 100 years of tradition on Thursday.

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Bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

Drake takes legal action over song's 'sex offender' claim

The star says Universal Music failed to stop the release of rival Kendrick Lamar's hit Not Like Us.

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Numerous bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees, FBI says

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

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'No-one will win' - Canada, Mexico and China respond to Trump tariff threats

Mexico said it would slap tit-for-tat tariffs on the US, while China said Trump's finger-pointing "runs completely counter to facts".

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

NFL star handcuffed before game sees his traffic ticket dropped

Miami Dolphins star Tyreek Hill had his case dismissed after the officer failed to show in court.

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Judge rejects effort to stop transgender college volleyball player competing

The ruling will allow the athlete, who has played all season, to continue playing for her team.

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Are 300,000 migrant children missing in the US?

Some border officials say they fear migrant children are being exploited after arriving in the US.

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Nominee for agriculture secretary completes Trump cabinet

Brooke Rollins - head of a pro-Trump right-wing think tank - is his pick for agriculture secretary.

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Can RFK Jr make America's diet healthy again?

Kennedy's plans to ban dyes in cereals and fluoride in water could get major pushback from the food industry.

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Trump nominates Bessent to lead US Treasury in flurry of announcements

He also announces nominees for labour secretary, housing secretary and surgeon general.

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The rise and fall of Matt Gaetz in eight wild days

The nomination stunned Washington, triggering a political rollercoaster that turned into a bumpy ride for Trump's transition team.

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Pro-athlete burglaries may be linked to international crime ring

Several players have been robbed while traveling for games, including Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes.

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Trump's withdrawn attorney general pick will not return to Congress

Trump tapped Matt Gaetz, who faces a House ethics investigation, to be the US's top law enforcement officer.

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US listeria outbreak kills infant and prompts recall of meat products

The listeria outbreak, linked to ready-to-eat meat, is known to have sickened 11 people.

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Saturday, November 23, 2024

Moment person clinging to cliff is rescued by helicopter

A 911 call was received for a man stuck and yelling for help, San Francisco officials said.

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Friday, November 22, 2024

Russia and US battle for advantage in Ukraine war ahead of Trump's return

Moscow appears to be maximising its gains while Joe Biden abandons long-held red lines at the end of his presidency.

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

Logan Paul accused of misleading fans over crypto investments

New evidence suggests the YouTuber promoted investments without revealing his financial interest in them.

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Alcohol-mimicking drug tested for voice spasm RFK Jr has

Sodium oxybate can offer temporary relief, in a similar way to drinking alcohol, a trial suggests.

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

What to know about the Matt Gaetz allegations

Public pressure is growing to release a congressional ethics report into Gaetz's conduct.

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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Undocumented migrants hope Trump mass deportations only 'for criminals'

While many are scared, some dismiss the dangers of mass deportations under Donald Trump.

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Biden first US president to visit Amazon rainforest

The president on Sunday signed a declaration making 17 November International Conservation Day.

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Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden

The incoming Trump administration loomed over Chinese President Jinping Xi's final meeting with outgoing US president Joe Biden.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Trump names fracking executive Chris Wright energy secretary

Wright is expected to fulfil Trump's campaign promise to "drill, baby, drill" and maximise US energy production.

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What RFK Jr could do on US vaccines, fluoride and drugs

The vaccine sceptic would have broad power over food safety, vaccinations and pharmaceuticals.

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Trump picking Gaetz to head justice sends shockwaves - and a strong message

Picking the outspoken congressman for attorney general is Trump laying down a challenge, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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Top Republican says Trump nominees are ‘disruptors’

Donald Trump Jr said some nominees are controversial and the president-elect has "back-up plans"

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

Man who killed gay US student sentenced to life

Samuel Woodward stabbed gay, Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein more than 28 times

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Senators call for federal probe into Musk's contact with Russia

Musk’s reported relations with Russia “pose serious questions” about US national security, the Democratic senators argue.

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Saturday, November 16, 2024

Five takeaways from Trump’s first week as president-elect

He has made his early priorities clear - and stunned some in Washington and around the world while doing so.

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Friday, November 15, 2024

More than 100 ill after recent McDonald's E.coli outbreak

The source of the outbreak was likely slivered onions on McDonald's Quarter Pounder burgers, health officials have said.

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Charles Manson spoke of more killings in prison tapes

In newly released audio featured in a documentary, Manson appears to speak about previously unknown killings.

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

What a Republican trifecta means for Trump's second term

Republicans have won control of both chambers of Congress, yielding Trump limited congressional oversight for at least 2 years.

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Megan Fox expecting first child with Machine Gun Kelly

Fans congratulate the Transformers star, who's spoken about a previous pregnancy ending in miscarriage.

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Trump projected to win seventh and final swing state Arizona

The Republican finishes the US presidential election with 312 electoral college votes, compared with Kamala Harris's 226.

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Monday, November 11, 2024

Susie Wiles: Who is Trump's new chief of staff?

The 67-year-old - whose father was an American football star - will be the first woman in the job.

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Democrats' bet on a generation of liberal voters has backfired badly

Latino, black and younger voters once helped Obama win power - Trump made gains with all three groups this election. Why?

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Sunday, November 10, 2024

Divided Arizona contends with Trump's sweeping border plan

The state is likely to be on the frontline of the president-elect's immigration policies.

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Saturday, November 9, 2024

Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?

A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.

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Friday, November 8, 2024

Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win

The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.

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US cuts interest rates as Trump election raises uncertainty

Donald Trump's plans for tax cuts and tariffs raise questions about much further the Fed might cut.

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Biden promises 'peaceful transfer of power' amid Democratic blame game

Many Democrats blame the 81-year-old president for not dropping out of the presidential race sooner.

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'It's simple, really' - why Latinos flocked to Trump's working-class coalition

As well as winning over Hispanic voters, Trump improved his position in some surprising corners.

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Harris: Election outcome 'not what we fought for'

The vice-president addressed supporters at Howard University in Washington DC, following her election defeat to Donald Trump.

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Ivanka, Melania, a golf champion: Who was in Trump's huge victory entourage?

A closer look at the dozens of family members, advisers and allies who joined the president-elect on stage.

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In pictures: Tears and jubilation on US election day 2024

It has been a night of contrasting emotions as vote-counting continues across key swing states.

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Watch: Donald Trump casts his vote with wife Melania

The Republican presidential candidate says he feels "very confident" as he casts his ballot.

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Tiny town delivers 3-3 tie in first US election result

The six residents of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire, deliver a fitting result for the neck-and-neck race.

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Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Whirlwind of misinformation sows distrust ahead of US election day

Crowdsourced voter fraud claims and fake videos are flooding social media, as the contest remains on a knife-edge.

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What Harris's years as a prosecutor reveal about who she is now

A look back at the Democratic candidate's career in California shows her struggle to define herself to the public began long before she came to Washington.

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Monday, November 4, 2024

The environmental campaigners fighting against data centres

A growing global movement is seeing people object to data centres in their locality.

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Dawson's Creek actor reveals cancer diagnosis

James Van Der Beek says he has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer, but adds there's reason for optimism.

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Nageeye and Chepkirui win New York City Marathon

Abdi Nageeye outkicks former champion Evans Chebet to win the men's race at the New York City Marathon in 2:07.39.

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

The place Biden will call home after leaving White House

BBC News NI's Chris Buckler talks to voters in Wilmington, Delaware, as Biden's presidency comes to an end.

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How Donald Trump came back from the political abyss

North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher explores a disgraced White House exit and a comeback for the ages.

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Pollster explains why Harris leads in Iowa poll

Ann Selzer spoke to BBC News about what Harris's lead may be attributed to women voters.

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Saturday, November 2, 2024

Trump courts divided Arab-American voters in must-win Michigan

Arab-American voters in the must-win state of Michigan could determine the close race.

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'A lot of women are rising up': Harris hopes hinge on female vote

Polls show young women overwhelmingly support Harris - some of them tell the BBC why.

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Friday, November 1, 2024

US election bets surge, despite red flags and mixed record

Election bets have exploded in the US, as it barrels toward the polls next week.

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Young Thug pleads guilty to criminal gang activity

The 33-year-old rapper's trial on racketeering and gang charges is the longest ever held in Georgia.

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Janelle Monae among stars transforming for Halloween

Janelle Monae went for a classic 1980s film look, while Pixie Lott dressed as an Aperol Spritz.

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What does it take to survive in the Arctic? These rangers have an idea

The BBC spent time with the Canadian military in the country's northernmost region - this is what they taught us about dealing with extr...