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Trump ends Secret Service protection for Harris

A memo seen by the BBC ends the security arrangement for the Democratic former vice-president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5O2mn8X via IFTTT

Canadian luxury retailer SSENSE to file for bankruptcy protection

The Montreal-based fashion retailer cited “increased trade pressures" and said its primary lender is seeking to force its sale. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mJzTAkx via IFTTT

Why has Kamala Harris' security detail been withdrawn?

The overstretched Secret Service is required to provide 6 months of protection to former vice-presidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/owmPZAH via IFTTT

Has crime in Washington fallen two weeks on from Trump's crackdown?

Trump says crimes in the capital "are down like we wouldn't believe" following his crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BHUvkF4 via IFTTT

Judge orders new trial for officers in fatal Tyre Nichols assault

The officers had been found guilty of witness tampering in the fatal 2023 beating from BBC News https://ift.tt/CRU6gVP via IFTTT

'My friend got hit in the back': Witnesses describe terror of US school shooting

One young boy says he was protected from gunfire in a church by a friend who lay on top of him and was shot. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cgjqYlD via IFTTT

Watch: Timelapse shows massive clouds of smoke from California wildfire

The Garnet wildfire in Fresno County has scorched nearly 14,000 acres (5,665 hectares) and remains uncontained. from BBC News https://ift.tt/B4XM615 via IFTTT

Has crime in Washington fallen two weeks on from Trump's crackdown?

Trump says crimes in the capital "are down like we wouldn't believe" following his crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/kJ4zBOZ via IFTTT

What difference will marriage make to Taylor Swift's music?

She's known as pop's most confessional songwriter, so how will domestic bliss change Taylor Swift? from BBC News https://ift.tt/iqF7nLI via IFTTT

Child sex abuse victim begs Elon Musk to remove links to her images

BBC investigation finds US victim's images are traded globally by an operator based in Indonesia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wGk2YIb via IFTTT

Watch: Trump says he wants to meet Kim Jong Un

In a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, Trump said he will meet with the North Korean leader in the "appropriate future". from BBC News https://ift.tt/wB9Vjdq via IFTTT

France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims

France denies allegations it is failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism since the Gaza war began. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bnmutlW via IFTTT

Lil Nas X pleads not guilty to four felony charges after LA arrest

The rapper, whose legal name is Montero Lamar Hill, was detained last week while wandering the streets in his underwear. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9DCR1XO via IFTTT

Virginia Giuffre memoir to be published months after death

She had finished working on the "intimate" and "heartbreaking" book before she took her own life in April, her publisher says. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zDciRj7 via IFTTT

Prison conduct, remorse and contraband: What we learned from Menendez parole hearings

Phones, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmates factored into the refusal of their release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/vx1w3QK via IFTTT

US government wants to deport Kilmar Ábrego García to Uganda

His lawyers accuse the government of trying to "coerce" him to plead guilty by threatening to deport him "halfway across the world". from BBC News https://ift.tt/eLT5rJi via IFTTT

US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules

A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting". from BBC News https://ift.tt/1yXh9qu via IFTTT

Prison conduct and contraband: Four things we learned from Erik Menendez's parole hearing

A phone, candles and behaviour by the long-term US inmate factored into the refusal of his release. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PcNXDLY via IFTTT

Erik Menendez denied parole three decades after killing his parents in LA

The younger of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, can try again for parole in three years. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cyUw5Jk via IFTTT

Florida removes rainbow crosswalk honouring Pulse nightclub victims

The crosswalk was part of a larger memorial for the 49 people who were shot and killed at the gay bar in Orlando in 2016. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Qc72YmT via IFTTT

Narrow escape after 60,000lb earthmover crashes in Massachusetts

No one was seriously injured after brake failure sent an earthmover careening through traffic, officials said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aWjHYLT via IFTTT

Bridgerton isn't a romance, it's a workplace drama - Shonda Rhimes

The creator of one of the biggest shows on Netflix explains how her vision for the drama came about. from BBC News https://ift.tt/mTVgrPQ via IFTTT

Target appoints new boss as it seeks to revive sales

Shares in Target dropped nearly 11% before recovering slightly after the announcement. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BqGeaJ9 via IFTTT

Aubrey Plaza says grief is a 'giant ocean of awfulness'

The US actress says life is "a daily struggle", seven months after husband Jeff Baena's suicide. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1DtUElH via IFTTT

Can Trump really ban mail-in voting?

Trump, who has said that "mail-in ballots are corrupt" and susceptible to voter fraud, now wants to lead a movement to get rid of it. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zUqAm54 via IFTTT

Watch: Zelensky's 'fabulous' suit and other moments from Trump meeting

Ukraine's president and other European leaders met at the White House to talk peace. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ZT3ObfU via IFTTT

What each side wants from Ukraine talks at White House

As world leaders dash across the Atlantic for crunch talks, what will they and the others present regard as a win? from BBC News https://ift.tt/cB6RlHg via IFTTT

Should Europe wean itself off US tech?

Just three US firms provide 70% of Europe's cloud-computing, leading to fears of overreliance. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NzjYgwP via IFTTT

Air Canada delays return to flights after union defies government order

Canada's jobs minister intervened in the dispute in a bid to preserve "stability and supply chains". from BBC News https://ift.tt/bjRdKgi via IFTTT

How the Trump-Putin summit unfolded... in under 2 minutes

The meeting concluded with no deal being reached between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin but "great progress" was made in Ukraine talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/IytPKMJ via IFTTT

The US economy is a puzzle but the pieces aren't fitting together

Can the world's largest economy skirt damage from tariffs? from BBC News https://ift.tt/uyGUIOm via IFTTT

How Trump's drive to his golf course shaped homeless crackdown

What the president sees on his journey out of Washington DC helps explain this week's push to clean up the capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1Obk97f via IFTTT

The president's path to Alaska – how Trump's positions on Ukraine shifted

BBC Verify's Nick Beake looks at what President Trump has said and done in his search for an end to the conflict in Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7sWzTem via IFTTT

Man arrested after sandwich thrown at federal agent in Washington DC

Sean Dunn was fired from the Department of Justice after video appeared to show him hurling a deli sandwich at an officer. from BBC News https://ift.tt/bD2RQXm via IFTTT

US court says Trump administration can cut billions in foreign aid

Trump can now go ahead with cutting nearly $4 billion (£2.95b) for global health programmes through September. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjgbJqy via IFTTT

The president's path to Alaska – how Trump's positions on Ukraine shifted

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are preparing to hold talks in Alaska on the future of Ukraine. BBC Verify looks at Trump's changing comments and actions on the conflict since the start of his second term in office. Produced by Aisha Sembhi. Graphics by Sally Nicholls. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7sWzTem via IFTTT

Canadian province accused of 'safetyism' after banning entry to woods over wildfire fears

The strict measures were brought in as Canada faces its second worst wildfire season on record. from BBC News https://ift.tt/1pgSTzh via IFTTT

Aerial footage shows aftermath of massive train derailment in Texas

Video shows mangled train cars piled on top of each other on the tracks, as emergency crews attended the scene from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjSkWtY via IFTTT

Trump administration rewrites and scales back annual human rights report

The report reduces criticism of some US allies like Israel, and escalates disapproval of perceived foes such as Brazil. from BBC News https://ift.tt/rVovFl2 via IFTTT

Swift announces new album on boyfriend Kelce's podcast

The Life of a Showgirl revealed as the popstar's latest album after intense speculation from fans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BqoIHek via IFTTT

Jennifer Aniston reveals she and Gwyneth Paltrow discuss Brad Pitt

Asked if they ever discuss their mutual ex, she says: "Oh, of course. How can we not? We're girls." from BBC News https://ift.tt/h4rxiY8 via IFTTT

Is crime in Washington DC 'out of control', as Trump claims?

President Trump says he will deploy hundreds of troops to Washington DC to address crime there. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eg5COMh via IFTTT

AOL ends dial-up service after more than 30 years

The internet service which soared in popularity in the 1990s will come to an end from 30 September from BBC News https://ift.tt/JS4gMRn via IFTTT

Standing ovation as first female umpire for Major League Baseball takes to the pitch

Jen Pawol donated her hat to a baseball museum after her history-making game on Saturday. from BBC News https://ift.tt/j5BifUR via IFTTT

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97

The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space. from BBC News https://ift.tt/nBuYTdA via IFTTT

Why are sex toys being thrown during WNBA games?

Members of a meme-coin have taken responsibility for some of the incidents. from BBC News https://ift.tt/wbTPGsV via IFTTT

Watch: Moment storm blows roof off Nebraska prison

No one was injured and no inmates escaped as the storm hit Nebraska State Penitentiary, the prison said. from BBC News https://ift.tt/LfH4l35 via IFTTT

Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC

Trump says homeless people must go "far" from the nation's capital, as part of his anti-crime plan, but the mayor pushes back. from BBC News https://ift.tt/aKNvfmX via IFTTT

Jim Lovell, Apollo 13 astronaut, dies aged 97

The commander of Apollo 13 famously rescued his men from near certain death in space. from BBC News https://ift.tt/ExSmhuR via IFTTT

Why Trump-Putin talks unlikely to bring rapid end to Ukraine war

Even with Trump's direct involvement, Moscow's preconditions for a ceasefire in Ukraine make a swift ending to the bloodshed difficult to reach. from BBC News https://ift.tt/pjVPQwb via IFTTT

Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing

Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/35znItG via IFTTT

Mandalorian actress settles lawsuit with Disney over firing

Gina Carano sued for wrongful termination with the support and funding of billionaire Elon Musk. from BBC News https://ift.tt/35znItG via IFTTT

Soldiers who tackled military base gunman hailed for 'heroism'

US Army officials detail how unarmed soldiers subdued the suspect and saved the lives of injured colleagues. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tCbynWs via IFTTT

Trump's sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips. from BBC News https://ift.tt/inXbzwL via IFTTT

How a Texas showdown could reshape Congress - and Trump's presidency

A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year's crucial midterm elections. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OkbU5ug via IFTTT

Hazy skies seen over US cities as wildfires rage in Canada

The air quality in places like New York and Chicago has prompted warnings for sensitive groups including children and the elderly. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VjtqLKG via IFTTT

Stay or go? Under Trump, dreams fade for Chinese who trekked to US

Migrants living in unease under President Trump have quietly begun to ask themselves: is America worth it? from BBC News https://ift.tt/BwIdDp3 via IFTTT

Bear chases hockey mascot during photoshoot

The Seattle Kraken mascot, who was filming a promotional video with team forward John Hayden, safely escaped the encounter. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tFguXMr via IFTTT

'I'm upset, angry and disgusted,' Epstein accuser tells BBC

Haley Robson says recent speculation Ghislaine Maxwell could be pardoned has left her "extremely angry". from BBC News https://ift.tt/TdJ3VkK via IFTTT

Putin and Trump's relationship has soured - but behind the posturing, a Ukraine deal is still possible

Steve Witkoff is visiting Moscow this week - is it a sign that an agreement between Russia and the US to end the fighting in Ukraine could yet be reached? from BBC News https://ift.tt/lhHsmPV via IFTTT

Watch: Florida police officer removes alligator from family's pool with bare hands

The reptile was retrieved by the officer and buckled into the back of a police car. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WhtBX8b via IFTTT

US officials open investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith

Smith had led two federal criminal cases against Donald Trump before resigning from his post earlier this year. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FrOl6xI via IFTTT

Abbott threatens Democrats with bribery charges for stalling Texas vote

The governor's threat comes as Democratic legislators flee Texas to stall a vote on a redistricting plan that would favour Republicans. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OdgbefU via IFTTT

Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The map includes redrawn districts that would help defend the Republicans' slim House majority in next year's midterms. from BBC News https://ift.tt/de3U7Fm via IFTTT

Trump fires lead official on economic data as tariffs cause market drop

The move comes as a weaker-than-expected jobs report stoked fears about tariffs. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VizHpQg via IFTTT

Police find getaway car of army veteran suspected of deadly Montana bar shooting

The suspect, named as Michael Paul Brown, is believed to be "armed and dangerous", police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NlrkLeo via IFTTT

Watch: How many pull-ups can you do? Trump revives fitness test for school kids

The test had been discontinued in 2012 and replaced with a fitness program during Barack Obama's term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aXEyj9 via IFTTT

WATCH: How many pull-ups can you do? Trump revives fitness test for school kids

The test had been discontinued in 2012 and replaced with a fitness program during Barack Obama's term. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6aXEyj9 via IFTTT

Ghislaine Maxwell moved to women's prison in Texas

The move comes a week after Maxwell, who is serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking, met a top Justice Department official about the Epstein case. from BBC News https://ift.tt/qBJPtjx via IFTTT

EU-US tariff deal not finished yet, say Europeans unhappy with Trump's terms

Discrepancies between the two sides' version of the deal have emerged, and key details of the agreement are yet to be negotiated. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OqzK8Y7 via IFTTT

Five things now pricier in Canada due to tariffs

From cars to ketchup, the US tariffs and Canadian counter measures are pinching pocket books. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zjhkrg5 via IFTTT

Diplomatic shift on Gaza leaves chasm between US and its allies

As Canada joins France and the UK with plans to recognise a Palestinian state, the US stands firmly with Israel - but does Trump have a long-term plan for Gaza's future? from BBC News https://ift.tt/rguCIxD via IFTTT