Kash Patel says Tyler Robinson’s DNA was found on towel wrapping suspected murder weapon.
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US says ‘framework’ for TikTok ownership deal agreed with China
The deal will pave the way to US ownership of the social media platform’ s American operations, according to the US treasury secretary.
After fatal crash, Sikh truck drivers in the US fear blowback
Sikh truck drivers say they’ve experienced an uptick in harassment after a fatal crash thrust them into the national spotlight.
‘We knew the family’: Utah town in disbelief after local resident accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Tyler Robinson is accused of killing Charlie Kirk during an open-air speaking event.
Emmy Awards 2025: The winners and nominations in full [updating live]
Andor, Severance, The Penguin, Adolescence and The White Lotus are among the nominated shows.
History-maker Crawford stuns Canelo in Vegas
Terence Crawford stunned Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez on points in Las Vegas, becoming the first male fighter in the modern era to hold undisputed titles in three weight divisions.
Taylor Swift will only sit for Lively-Baldoni deposition if ‘forced’ by court
The pop star will provide evidence in the case if Justin Baldoni’s legal team can convince the judge to extend a deadline for her. Blake Lively’s lawyer opposes it.
ICE agent shoots dead man who tried to drive at agents, officials say
The driver, Silverio Villegas-Gonzales, was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after the incident.
What to expect from the Emmys and how to watch the ceremony
Owen Cooper and Stephen Graham from Netflix’s Adolescence are among the nominees at this year’s event.
Man accused of Trump assassination attempt cut off by judge as trial begins
Ryan Routh, who is defending himself, was reprimanded by the judge for “making a mockery” of the court.
Memphis next US city to see National Guard troops, Trump says
The deployment of the National Guard to Memphis comes roughly a month after he sent troops to Washington DC.
Shooting throws Utah students into heart of US political divide
They tell BBC they feel a personal sense of responsibility to ensure healthy debates on campus continue.
‘I will never let your legacy die’ – Charlie Kirk’s widow gives tearful address after shooting
Erika Kirk vows to fight on against ‘evil-doers’ in her first statement since her husband’s death.
Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer brought into custody after confessing to father
Kirk, a right-wing activist, was shot and killed while speaking on stage at a university in Utah on Wednesday.
Ex-senator’s wife sentenced to more than four years in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez, whose husband is already in prison, was convicted for her role in a bribery scheme involving gold bars, cash and a Mercedes-Benz
Drones and metal detectors: Why securing outdoor events is challenging
Some 3,000 people gathered to hear Kirk speak at Utah Valley University (UVU) before he was shot and killed.
Watch: BBC reports from residence linked to Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson
Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk, has been taken into custody.
Warner Bros Discovery shares surge on buyout reports
The reported bid would be for a business which includes news network CNN, HBO, and the film studio behind Barbie and Harry Potter.
Kirk and Trump – from teenage activist to the heart of president’s inner circle
Kirk’s loyalty towards the first family put him at the very centre of Donald Trump’s Maga movement.
‘We have him’ – Charlie Kirk murder suspect caught with help of family member
Inscriptions found engraved on casings recovered with the rifle included “hey fascist! catch!”
Utah governor details how Charlie Kirk murder suspect was apprehended
The governor said a family member told investigators that the suspect had become “more political” in recent years.
Nasa bans Chinese nationals from working on its space programmes
Earlier this month, Chinese nationals working with Nasa suddenly found themselves denied access.
Putin and Netanyahu present twin challenges to Trump’s diplomacy
Israel’s strikes in Doha and the Russian drone incursion could present major affronts to his authority.
Harris calls Biden’s re-election bid reckless in new memoir
In her forthcoming memoir 107 Days, the former vice-president says it was reckless to let Biden make a re-election decision on his own.
Fired FBI agents sue Kash Patel over retribution claims
The FBI director allegedly said he “had to fire” those individuals because “his ability to keep his own job depended on the removal of the agents who worked on cases involving the President”.
Breakthrough in hunt for ‘college age’ suspect in Charlie Kirk shooting
Officials say they tracked the suspect’s movements as he jumped off a roof and fled campus into a neighbourhood.
How the Charlie Kirk shooting unfolded
The conservative activist and influential Trump ally was shot and killed while speaking at Utah Valley University.
9/11: What happened and how many people died in September 11 attacks?
The 2001 attacks killed thousands of Americans, and had profound consequences across the globe.
Larry Ellison briefly tops Elon Musk as world’s richest person
The Oracle cofounder’s wealth temporarily overtook Musk’s fortune, propelled by an AI boom.
Campus killing lays bare America’s bloody and broken politics
Charlie Kirk’s killing is another episode of gun violence in America and the latest in a line of recent political violence.