US trade secretary says the two will sign a deal on TikTok, while hinting at agreement on rare earths and tariffs.
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US government says it will stop paying for food aid next week
Food stamps will not be distributed from November due to the ongoing shutdown, it said.
‘No doubt’ Trump wants to topple our government, Venezuelan official tells BBC
Venezuela’s attorney general accuses the US president of hoping to turn his country into a “colony”.
Trump says he had ‘perfect’ MRI at Walter Reed hospital
During the medical visit earlier this month, Trump’s doctor said he was in “exceptional” health.
Trump does not rule out seeking third term – but says he will not use VP loophole
Trump rules out running for vice-president, an idea floated by supporters to circumvent the US constitution which bars him from running again.
Largest federal employee union demands Congress end shutdown
The American Federation of Government Employees’ urged Congress to pass a clean short-term spending bill.
Flight delays in US to grow worse, transportation secretary warns
Air traffic controllers are calling out or finding side jobs while they work without pay during the government shutdown, leading to delays.
Contenders flex their muscles as Packers ruin Rodgers reunion
Aaron Rodgers loses his first game against former team the Green Bay Packers as the Indianapolis Colts, Denver Broncos and New England Patriots earn dominant wins.
Harris ‘concerned’ she did not ask Biden to quit race
The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau pictured holding hands at Paris event
The pop singer and former Canadian prime minister were pictured over the weekend, fueling relationship speculation.
Lassie and Lost in Space actress June Lockhart dies aged 100
Lockhart shot to prominence on Broadway in the 1940s before transitioning into film and TV.
Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods over Reagan advert
The US president announces he is adding 10% to current levies on one of the biggest US trading partners.
Trump gives ‘toothless’ Asian summit its moment in the sun
The US president’s presence boosted Asean’s profile at a time when many are questioning its relevance.
Will Trump’s ‘peace deal’ solve Thailand-Cambodia dispute?
Donald Trump has claimed to have ended another war, this time between Thailand and Cambodia. But what does this latest agreement actually amount to?
Yamamoto helps Dodgers level World Series at 1-1
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a complete game as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 to draw level at 1-1 in the best-of-seven World Series.
A humming annoyance or jobs boom? Life next to 199 data centres
Data centres were billed as a boon to Virginia’s economy. Now, residents are concerned about their impact on real estate and electricity costs.
Venezuela’s Maduro says US ‘fabricating war’ as it deploys world’s largest warship
The deployment marks a major escalation in what the US says is a campaign against drug traffickers, which Trump warns will include “land action”.
Trump hopes China will help push Russia towards Ukraine peace talks
Struggling to broker a peace deal in Ukraine, Trump hopes Xi Jinping could influence Vladimir Putin.
Letitia James pleads not guilty in mortgage fraud case
Speaking outside court, James accused Trump of using the Justice Department as a “vehicle of retribution”.
‘I am not done’ – Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again
The former US vice-president made her strongest suggestion to date she will make another bid for the White House
Mystery donor gives $130m to US military for paying troops during shutdown
The man is a US citizen and a Trump supporter, the president has said, but no one in the government will identify him.
Satellite images show extent of demolition at the White House
New satellite images show the White House East Wing has been completely demolished in order to make way for President Trump’s ballroom.
‘Mind-boggling’ poker fraud used X-ray tables, high-tech glasses and NBA players
Prosecutors said the elaborate plot, which allegedly netted $7m from victims, belonged in a Hollywood film.
Blue Jays blow away Dodgers in World Series opener
Addison Barger smashes the first grand slam by a pinch-hitter in World Series history as the Toronto Blue Jays thrash the LA Dodgers 11-4 in game one.
Resignation, shock, approval: A mix of emotions as East Wing demolished
The BBC asked people near the White House how they feel about the East Wing coming down to make room for a ballroom.
Warships, fighter jets and the CIA – what is Trump’s endgame in Venezuela?
President Trump says he wants to tackle the drugs trade but many believe he is trying to dislodge President Nicolas Maduro.
What’s in Reagan advert that’s caused US-Canada trade talks collapse?
Comparing the controversial advert quoting Ronald Reagan on tariffs with his original address.
The $500m slugger who is taking Canada to the World Series
For the first time in 32 years, the Toronto Blue Jays are competing in the World Series, and they have Vladimir Guerrero Jr to thank.
Target to slash 1,800 office jobs in bid for turnaround
The decision marks the company’s first major job cuts in a decade.
Ontario to stop running anti-tariff advert that angered Trump
The advertisement will be paused from Monday so “trade talks can resume”, Doug Ford says.