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James extends Lakers stay for record 23rd NBA season

Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James is set to play in a record 23rd NBA season after his agent said the 40-year-old has exercised an option to extend his contract. from BBC News https://ift.tt/P0om3vA via IFTTT

Paul dominates Chavez and calls out big names

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul outpoints 39-year-old former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, who barely throws a punch in the early rounds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BmjUFIO via IFTTT

What Love Island USA can learn from the UK franchise's own tragedies

The show issued a public plea for viewers to stop cyberbullying and harassing its contestants. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YTbq1HQ via IFTTT

Trump tells BBC he would strike Iran again if enrichment levels become concerning

President Trump told the BBC's Nomia Iqbal that he would bomb the country again "without question" if uranium enrichment escalated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/dK41jTQ via IFTTT

What to know about the Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling

The court decided that a sole judge cannot block Trump's orders - including his one on citizenship - nationwide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/sPr2TyN via IFTTT

Rama Duwaji: Who is the wife of NYC mayor candidate Zohran Mamdani?

New York City's potential next first lady is an accomplished artist whose work has appeared on the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5Q0Ceib via IFTTT

Anna Wintour stepping back as US Vogue's editor-in-chief

Dame Anna, who has been editor-in-chief for 37 years, will continue to hold a senior role at the company. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yPsjvx9 via IFTTT

Hegseth defends results of US strikes in push to win public opinion battle

The defence secretary also lashed out at the media in a combative briefing which was praised by his boss at the White House. from BBC News https://ift.tt/N6sM8HO via IFTTT

How Zohran Mamdani stunned New Yorkers with mayoral primary victory

Cuomo and other Democrats had mocked Mamdani's policies - free public buses and city-run grocery stores - as unrealistic. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fjXHTEu via IFTTT

Make Iran Great Again? 'Tehrangeles' community in LA reflects on US strikes

The US bombing of Iran's nuclear sites has stirred strong feelings in the Iranian community of Los Angeles. from BBC News https://ift.tt/koFeTIR via IFTTT

Watch: Moment twin waterspouts are spotted over Florida river

Video shows drivers pulling over on a bridge to take in the funnel-shaped clouds, which a meteorologist attributes to a storm in the region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/4WIxUBh via IFTTT

FBI sharpens focus on counter-terrorism after Iran strikes

Officials are on alert for Iranian "sleeper cells" in the US, and have made several arrests in recent days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LUsrpSE via IFTTT

Three things we learned about Trump's foreign policy from Iran strikes

He's unpredictable and his moves are unprecedented - the BBC's Bernd Debusmann lays out the US president's negotiating strategies. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BAkLYC1 via IFTTT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys end their defence case after only 20 minutes

Mr Combs also told the judge he would not take the stand in his defence as part of the weeks-long trial. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cZ582YK via IFTTT

Watch: US strikes against Iran spark protests in North America

Protesters took to the streets in New York, LA, Washington DC and Toronto after the US hit Iranian nuclear sites. from BBC News https://ift.tt/boJfTv9 via IFTTT

Trump speculates about regime change in Iran after US strikes

The president's comments came after other top officials said replacing the leadership in Tehran was not the aim. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qHQo0cX via IFTTT

Gilgeous-Alexander guides Thunder to NBA glory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander caps a dominant season as the Oklahoma City Thunder clinch the NBA Championship. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HSUqncJ via IFTTT

NBA star Durant to join Rockets in blockbuster trade

Two-time NBA champion Kevin Durant will join the Houston Rockets in a blockbuster move from the Phoenix Suns. from BBC News https://ift.tt/2sfruY6 via IFTTT

Six dead and two missing after boat flips in Lake Tahoe

Two survivors were also pulled from the rough waters and are being treated in hospital for hypothermia and other injuries. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vOA7yq8 via IFTTT

Trump calls US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities 'spectacular success'

In a televised address, Trump called on Iran to make peace or threatened further attacks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PHA0SJl via IFTTT

US strike on Iran is loaded with risks for Trump

As well as retaliation risks, the president who styled himself as a "peacemaker" could face party dissent over Iran attack. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6kHInyT via IFTTT

What we know about US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities

Three nuclear facilities are reported to have been bombed, including the uranium enrichment facility at Fordo. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UanXtel via IFTTT

Pakistan to nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Islamabad says Trump helped end recent fighting with India, but New Delhi denies he played any role. from BBC News https://ift.tt/42x5DTl via IFTTT

Hundreds of Voice of America reporters fired as Trump guts agency

The majority of VOA - some 85% of the workforce - has been laid off since Trump ordered it dismantled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q4Sh2vR via IFTTT

Man accused of forcing US congressman off road turns himself in

Ohio Congressman Max Miller alleges a man threatened him in an antisemitic attack earlier this week. The suspect has pleaded not guilty. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8qu9Cw7 via IFTTT

Judge orders Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil released on bail

Khalil, a permanent US resident, has been in immigration detention since he was arrested in March. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OaFzoxl via IFTTT

Chris Brown denies London nightclub assault

The US singer is on £5m bail after being charged over an alleged assault in a nightclub in 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/UeVhtZ2 via IFTTT

US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected

Players will train in Dakar instead "in a sovereign and conducive setting", says the prime minister. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BH4mCFG via IFTTT

Trump to decide on US action in Israel-Iran conflict within two weeks

Trump's press secretary said the president believes there is a "substantial chance of negotiations" with Iran. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ROKbIV4 via IFTTT

Dodgers say immigration agents denied entry to Los Angeles stadium

The baseball team is also expected to announce plans to assist immigrants who have been impacted by the raids in the city, US media report. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HMjOZDz via IFTTT

Watch: After verdict is announced, Karen Read speaks to crowd

Read had pleaded not guilty to the charges, with her lawyers arguing that she was being framed for her boyfriend's death. from BBC News https://ift.tt/m0bZkq3 via IFTTT

What to know about Karen Read's second murder trial

The trial of a woman accused of murder in the death of her police officer boyfriend has captivated the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SoqIkF8 via IFTTT

Karen Read found not guilty of murder of her police officer boyfriend

Karen Read's lawyers argued that she was being framed for the death of her police officer boyfriend John O'Keefe. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HgwEFbu via IFTTT

Watch: Trump installs enormous US flags at the White House

According the president, the two flag poles are 100ft (30.5m) tall and paid for out of his own pocket. from BBC News https://ift.tt/AkWRoG5 via IFTTT

How one US weapon could change the course of the Israel-Iran conflict

Iran's Fordo nuclear site is one of the most heavily fortified. There's only one conventional weapon that could destroy it - and only the US is known to have it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/69A4c3S via IFTTT

G7 leaders urge 'de-escalation' but stop short of calling for Israel-Iran ceasefire

The joint statement was signed by America's President Trump - who then left the summit in Canada early. from BBC News https://ift.tt/q3UYZrh via IFTTT

Can shoes be made in the US without cheap labour?

American production is possible, but it often needs to be automated to be cost effective. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pN9Lwtj via IFTTT

What are Trump's options for dealing with Iran?

The US president said he would end wars and now a vocal part of his support is urging him to stay out of this conflict. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C1W0SPQ via IFTTT

Trump orders increase in migrant deportations

The president called on federal agencies to enforce the "largest mass deportation programme in history". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TU7CwEq via IFTTT

Minnesota suspect attempted to kill two other state lawmakers, officials say

Vance Luther Boelter attempted to kill two other Minnesota state lawmakers, authorities revealed at a press conference on Monday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qu1FKGH via IFTTT

What we know about the attack on two Minnesota lawmakers

The attack on two Minnesota state lawmakers in their homes was described as politically motivated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r6MemJL via IFTTT

Israel-Iran conflict set to dominate G7 summit

Instead of Ukraine and Donald Trump's tariff war, the main subject of discussion for world leaders will be the Middle East. from BBC News https://ift.tt/V4OTCbk via IFTTT

US senator dragged out of LA news conference and handcuffed

California senator Alex Padilla was pushed out of the news conference by authorities after he interrupted Noem. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tkhZdvp via IFTTT

Trump struggles with Iran message as Republicans diverge over attack

A US president who vowed to be a peacemaker has to handle a new Middle East crisis that strikes a blow to his diplomatic efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g9H76XE via IFTTT

'No Kings' protests against Trump take place across US ahead of military parade

Thousands gather in streets, squares and parks on what is billed as a nationwide day of defiance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/25XQ9Yd via IFTTT

What does the Air India crash mean for Boeing?

Until Thursday's tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad, Boeing's 787 Dreamliner had an exemplary safety record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/HoA0pyK via IFTTT

What to know about Karen Read's second murder trial

The trial of a woman accused of murder in the death of her police officer boyfriend has captivated the US. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpR1tfF via IFTTT

Watch: Fountains of molten lava arc into the air as Kilauea erupts

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, one of the world's most active, erupted for the 25th time since 23 December 2024. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jDGKxib via IFTTT

Moment security drags US senator out of Noem LA press briefing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was giving a press conference on the Los Angeles ICE raids when US Senator Alex Padilla interrupted her. from BBC News https://ift.tt/jFMyeat via IFTTT

Downtown LA under curfew for second night after days of protests

LA Mayor Karen Bass has accused federal authorities of "provoking" residents and spreading "chaos" with immigration raids. from BBC News https://ift.tt/do2hBPc via IFTTT

'For the sake of truth': A Weinstein victim's decision to take the stand again

Miriam Haley says she risked her own privacy for the sake of other female victims of sexual abuse. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0r6vQz via IFTTT

'Playing piano and singing takes me to another world' - Brian Wilson

The late Beach Boys co-creator spoke to the BBC's David Silitto in 2011 and looked back at his career. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wQFAgCk via IFTTT

Brian Wilson obituary: Troubled genius who wrote most of The Beach Boys' hits

One of the most innovative and creative music artists of the 20th century. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fv1drU6 via IFTTT

Gangster tells BBC why India's biggest hip-hop star was murdered

Three years after Moose Wala's murder, the BBC investigates how he found himself an enemy of a feared gang. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6Dac9s3 via IFTTT

India 'hopeful' of reaching deal with US before Trump's tariff deadline

India and US began negotiating a trade deal before Trump unveiled his 2 April 'Liberation day' tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/S94DEnl via IFTTT

Huckabee suggests Muslim countries should give up land for Palestinian state

Donald Trump's ambassador to Israel told the BBC a "culture would have to change" for there to be a Palestinian state in the West Bank. from BBC News https://ift.tt/29oabKl via IFTTT

'Scary and stressful': Indian students reconsider plans for US education

Indians make up the largest group of international students in the US, and fill a crucial skills gap. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3xvzKY6 via IFTTT

Sly Stone, leader of Sly and the Family Stone, dies aged 82

The funk music icon died following a "prolonged battle" with COPD and other underlying health issues, his family said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WxkphK3 via IFTTT

Canada pledges to meet Nato's 2% defence spending target within a year

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada could no longer be dependent on the US for its security, and must act to secure its own borders. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eslfiAo via IFTTT

How the LA clashes unfolded... in 60 seconds

National Guard units deployed by US President Donald Trump use tear gas against protestors. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BXizULS via IFTTT

When can a president deploy National Guard on US soil?

To quell protests in LA, Donald Trump is relying on a directive under a rarely used federal law that gives him powers in times of rebellion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/oJ9kesM via IFTTT

Trump's intervention in LA is a political fight he is eager to have

The president sees immigration and law and order as winning issues. Critics say deploying the National Guard is inflammatory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pnFjsWD via IFTTT

BBC on the ground as National Guard set up in Los Angeles

The BBC's Regan Morris reports from outside a federal building, where there have been violent clashes in recent days. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YywFB7u via IFTTT

Watch: Defiance and anger on the streets of LA

The Californian city saw a second day of unrest on Saturday, with tear gas fired in the Paramount district. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5uDlcoZ via IFTTT

Trump says relationship with Musk is over

The US president says Musk has been "very disrespectful" and he has no interest in mending ties with the tech billionaire. from BBC News https://ift.tt/EsgzPLe via IFTTT

How Trump and Musk are still linked - despite falling out

Political contributions, government contracts and staff with divided loyalties mean the fallout may have only just begun. from BBC News https://ift.tt/3ybIzpL via IFTTT

Police search for US man accused of killing his 3 daughters

Travis Decker is believed to be using his outdoor survival skills to hide in a remote part of Washington state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/F1N87yk via IFTTT

'We have a geriatric problem' - Democrats wrestle with age-old issue

Democrats are wondering what to do with aging candidates after revelations about Joe Biden's health. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZsrXU3b via IFTTT

Tesla shares tumble as Trump-Musk feud erupts

Tesla shares plunged 14%, marking one of the steepest declines in months as Musk and Trump battled online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zpFEB4v via IFTTT

How countries responded to Trump's travel ban

Countries can be added and removed from the list following regular evaluations by the US government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YEw8Vdx via IFTTT

What Merz wants from Trump showdown meeting

Trade, Ukraine and defence issues are likely to dominate the Oval Office meeting between Trump and Merz. from BBC News https://ift.tt/skXSxWi via IFTTT

Trump administration threatens Columbia University's accreditation

The White House says Columbia violated anti-discrimination laws and should be cut off from government funds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/r8RQy2Y via IFTTT

Man sent chemicals to suspect in California fertility clinic bombing: FBI

The bombing outside the clinic in May killed the suspect and injured four others. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NI5v8ce via IFTTT

Family of Boulder suspect arrested by immigration officers

The wife and five children of Mohammed Sabry Soliman have been taken into custody by immigration authorities. from BBC News https://ift.tt/68c0vYy via IFTTT

Watch: Slurry of mud and hot water erupts from Yellowstone pool

A newly-installed web camera captured the moment the national park's Black Diamond Pool in Wyoming belched a dark liquid sludge. from BBC News https://ift.tt/G0phoQg via IFTTT

Chinese nationals accused of smuggling 'dangerous biological pathogen' into US

Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu allegedly brought a fungus into the US which damages a variety of crops and is toxic to humans and animals. from BBC News https://ift.tt/o3MqUaX via IFTTT

Canada to expedite nation building projects to counter Trump

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined on Monday his ambitious plan to make Canada "the strongest economy in the G7". from BBC News https://ift.tt/QgJjIa7 via IFTTT

Watch: How the Boulder attack unfolded using Molotov cocktails

A suspect has been arrested and charged with a federal hate crime and attempted murder, accused of "setting people on fire". from BBC News https://ift.tt/dEMBhrI via IFTTT

Suspect in Colorado fire attack planned for a year, FBI says

Officials say the suspect wanted to target Zionists and researched Molotov cocktails online. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ekPVaYv via IFTTT

Tulsa plans $105m in reparations for America's 'hidden' massacre

A century ago, a white mob burned down part of the Oklahoma city known as "Black Wall Street", killing hundreds. from BBC News https://ift.tt/8ki5INc via IFTTT

Watch: Eyewitness captures moments during Colorado attack

Six people being treated for injuries after a man "started setting people on fire" at a mall in Boulder, Colorado, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/C4x6pA5 via IFTTT

Mormon wives on swinging scandals, friendship fallouts and religious backlash

Set in suburban Utah, the series follows a group of Mormon women, most of whom rose to fame on TikTok. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Oyd2tYP via IFTTT

Trump's tariffs 'not going away' as deadline for deals loom, top adviser says

US and Chinese counterparts may speak this week about trade, Trump administration officials say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PEAtQ2z via IFTTT

US sends nuclear deal proposal to Iran

It comes after the UN nuclear watchdog warned Iran has stepped up its production of enriched uranium. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZBgH5nQ via IFTTT

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? from BBC News https://ift.tt/Dy6cJNs via IFTTT

Military aircraft evacuates residents from fast-moving Canada fire

Thousands have already evacuated Saskatchewan and Manitoba. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lsLFquV via IFTTT

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. from BBC News https://ift.tt/GHCPOI7 via IFTTT