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Watch: A black eye and a gold key - Musk's last day at Doge

The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, attributed the bruise to rough-housing with his five-year-old son. from BBC News https://ift.tt/deRpcmK via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AgnyTfa via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mDwlxgT via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8O6d0eW via IFTTT

Judge blocks Trump's effort to restrict foreign students at Harvard - for now

The case pits the government's power over student visas against Harvard's free speech rights from BBC News https://ift.tt/o23uYLX via IFTTT

Watch: Severe storm hammers Austin with hail, wind

Severe weather swept through the Central Texas city causing floods, damage and power outages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WG4bPIz via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/0wYklXS via IFTTT

Students say they 'regret' applying to US schools after visa changes

The Trump administration ordered US embassies to temporarily halt student visa appointments and to ramp up social media vetting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CMJUD9I via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/my6YG5b via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YPZHLag via IFTTT

King's Canadian speech doesn't mention you-know-who

Claims by President Trump that Canada would be the US's 51st state hung over this speech, but his name was never uttered. from BBC News https://ift.tt/REkwinm via IFTTT

US Olympic gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton arrested for drink driving

The former Olympian was arrested in her West Virginia hometown and later released on bond. She has yet to enter a plea. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LjBCRoq via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ER5n7sy via IFTTT

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/6QNcBPx via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SRJ1pB5 via IFTTT

Moment truck explodes while driving through Chicago suburb

The driver was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t5P38ms via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/67D9pGK via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OsNMKZD via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9F7GdUN via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yGwqHNY via IFTTT

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/Tnyx0ke via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kiERrQU via IFTTT

'It's not fair': Other refugees in limbo as US welcomes white South Africans

Refugees from other nations ask why the White House has made an exception for white South Africans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C5YuyZz via IFTTT

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

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Bc74Jto via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9lL7YMH via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PULrp72 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aHESsLu via IFTTT

Actor Jussie Smollett to pay $50,000 to Chicago charity

The donation brings a legal battle with the city of Chicago to an end, after Smollett allegedly staged a hate crime in 2019. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KrMfgjH via IFTTT

Suspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC

The attack is being investigated as a hate crime and could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5SybiCZ via IFTTT

Trump administration ends Harvard's ability to enrol international students

The move escalates the administration's row with America's oldest university over hiring, admissions and teaching practices. from BBC News https://ift.tt/h1WzcPm via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/u61JZpg via IFTTT

Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Y8gk40c via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/hapvkW4 via IFTTT

Watch: Moment police car is hit by lightning in Oklahoma

Severe weather stormed through the Midwest and South over the weekend and into Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GWPb3CH via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EfP2VbY via IFTTT

Russia and Ukraine to 'immediately' start ceasefire talks, says Trump

The US president holds talks with leaders of both countries in the latest efforts to end the fighting. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6spzHDB via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qWCaTFR via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PBbHstG via IFTTT

FBI says suspect in California blast targeted fertility clinic

Investigators say they believe the man had "nihilistic ideations" and was killed in the explosion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yu59QHl via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/RrxSLnu via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/T2hZqHI via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dOc9NSB via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BbSkGHO via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WP0BkEO via IFTTT

NYU withholds diploma of graduate who condemned Gaza war

NYU student Logan Rozos used his speech to accuse the US of supporting a "genocide" in Gaza. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7xg4X9t via IFTTT

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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/m20niLT via IFTTT

'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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PB172YD via IFTTT

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''. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rYwOPyx via IFTTT

'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". from BBC News https://ift.tt/qpVwo0K via IFTTT

Dozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EADhzsu via IFTTT

Top takeaways from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura's testimony at Diddy trial

Ms Ventura told the court of the "humiliation" and physical abuse she said she endured from the rapper. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3Qaf7kY via IFTTT

Trump touts $142bn arms deal on Saudi visit and lifts sanctions on Syria

President Trump's visit comes after years of strained relations between the Saudis and Joe Biden. from BBC News https://ift.tt/l49RaZY via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BLECIjX via IFTTT

27 of the best looks from Met Gala 2025

The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cVdypx5 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KRvjrBS via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oRbjYyG via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AjJEbZ7 via IFTTT

South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees

Reports say the first set of white South Africans could arrive in the US next week. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JaVyGbu via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pk2FOxl via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FSH1bpQ via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MJEBprX via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8oXE2J5 via IFTTT

Who is Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV?

After a conclave that lasted only three sessions and 24 hours, 133 cardinals have elected Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3LmiECN via IFTTT

Smokey Robinson denies sexual assault allegations

In a statement, the singer's lawyer says the abuse allegations are an attempt to "extract money". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QWqHVBt via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HnTbRtG via IFTTT

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 from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zsoyi49 via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vj0DlEd via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/JFcmpto via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CxOD9ZT via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/v6d5hwQ via IFTTT

Three dead and nine missing after boat capsizes near San Diego

At least two children are reported missing as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors, just north of San Diego. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rQRWLY via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YakXogG via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qS92WTg via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/z08f4Rg via IFTTT

Elon Musk's Starbase city in Texas on brink of becoming official

Local residents are voting on incorporating a patch of land as a new municipality, with a SpaceX employee tipped to become mayor. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qmpHIdf via IFTTT

Military parade to honour US Army will fall on Trump's birthday

A "day-long festival" will be held in Washington DC with 6,600 soldiers, 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MXG8EjJ via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/f9F3a7G via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UBkYmrh via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XFuLsZa via IFTTT

Canada's Carney offers strategic invite to King ahead of Trump meeting

In his first news conference since the federal election, the PM laid out his approach to talks with his US counterpart. from BBC News https://ift.tt/D3I4kKz via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WVNIQXC via IFTTT

'Well there you go' - watch moment spokeswoman learns Waltz news

Tammy Bruce found out about Mike Waltz's job change from a reporter during a news briefing on Thursday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bgPCKdG via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Zzc7FOC via IFTTT

US judge blocks use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans

Trump-appointed judge rules use of act to remove Venezuelans is unlawful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tJ4Rvib via IFTTT

Watch: Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi released in Vermont

Mohsen Mahdawi was detained by authorities after attending an American citizenship interview in mid-April. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Jf3pEit via IFTTT