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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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