At least two children are reported missing as the US Coast Guard searches for survivors, just north of San Diego.
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What is Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs charged with and how are jurors picked?
The rap mogul denies sex trafficking and racketeering charges, plus dozens of other lawsuits alleging abuse.
What Canada’s Mark Carney can expect when he meets Trump
The BBC’s Anthony Zurcher looks at how past Oval Office meetings could set the tone for the prime minister’s chat with the US president.
Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants
Rwanda’s foreign minister says his country is in the “spirit” of giving migrants “another chance”.
What impact might Trump’s Hollywood tariffs plan have?
As Trump turns his attention to what he calls the “dying” US film industry, his solution has provoked strong reactions.
Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
To many, the close relationship between the US and Israel seems permanent and unshakeable
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.
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.
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.
Woman missing since 1962 found ‘alive and well’
Police in Wisconsin say Audrey Backeberg left home ‘by her own choice’ and no foul play was involved.
Trump’s former VP Mike Pence to receive JFK Courage Award
Pence defied calls by Donald Trump to overturn the result of the 2020 election, and was shunned by Republicans as a result.
How Carney’s election win will change direction of trade war
In his exclusive BBC interview, the Canadian Prime Minister indicates how he plans to tackle Trump.
Elon Musk’s Starbase in Texas will officially become a city
Residents approved incorporating a patch of land as the new municipality in an election on Saturday.
Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope
The image, shared by White House social media accounts, comes as Catholics prepare to pick the next pontiff.
Father charged with killing deputy a day after police killed son
Rodney Hinton Jr allegedly ran over an officer after watching footage of police shooting his son.
Warren Buffett, 94, stepping down as Berkshire Hathaway CEO
The veteran investor known as the Sage of Omaha told his company’s annual meeting that he would hand over the reins to Vice-Chairman Greg Abel.
British student killed in Texas days before graduation
Londoner Elizabeth Tamilore Odunsi, 23, was discovered with multiple stab wounds at her flat in Houston.
How Katy Perry became the Hot and Cold popstar
The US singer says she feels “bruised” after weeks of online backlash – what’s sparked the change?
Trump says he is not considering running for third term
“This is not something I’m looking to do,” Trump says about speculation he may run again in 2028.
Sovereignty wins 151st Kentucky Derby
Sovereignty beats favourite Journalism to win the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Tariffs on car parts entering the US come into force
Import taxes were eased after carmaker outcry, but it’s “still a big tariff”, analysts say.
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.
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.
Gavin Newsom on why Democrats got ‘crushed’ by Trump
California’s governor was also asked by BBC Newsnight about his rumoured White House ambitions.
Weinstein accuser breaks down under cross-examination in retrial
Production assistant Miriam Haley is the first accuser to testify at the disgraced Hollywood mogul’s retrial.
Wall Street stocks bounce back from Trump tariff losses
Investors were buoyed by a better-than-expected jobs report and rising hope of US-China trade talks.
Germany defends AfD extremist classification after Rubio slams ‘tyranny in disguise’
Germany’s foreign office says history shows that right-wing extremism “needs to be stopped”, after criticism from the White House.
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.
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.
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.