SportThe Mississippi town behind the box office hit Sinners

Ryan Coogler presented his smash-hit Sinners in Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as inspiration for his genre-defying movie.

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SportThe 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?

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SportStranded astronauts didn't know if they would 'be able to make it back'

Nasa pair Butch and Suni tell the BBC they feared being unable to get home when they failed to dock on the ISS.

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SportWatch: Diddy's ex-employee tells court he called her after Cassie's lawsuit

"Mia" also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her "on more than one occasion", though he has denied all allegations.

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Sport'I left one conflict zone to enter another': Harvard's Jewish foreign students on Trump row

The BBC's Nomia Iqbal meets foreign Jewish students at Harvard left scared and uncertain after Trump's threats against the university.

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SportSean 'Diddy' Combs raped and attacked ex-assistant, she tells court

The anonymous witness tells the jury she lived in fear of the hip-hop mogul's violent rages.

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SportCassie Ventura needed stitches after Diddy beating, trial hears

Deonte Nash testified that he spent years witnessing the music mogul's abuse and threats.

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SportMigrant arrested over letter threatening to assassinate Trump

The Mexican national mailed a letter to authorities saying he planned to shoot the president at a rally and then self-deport, officials say.

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SportDiddy kidnapped ex-aide in plot to kill Kid Cudi, trial hears

Capricorn Clark also told jurors the rap mogul threatened to kill her on her first day working for him.

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SportMoment SpaceX Starship spins out of control in test flight

Fuel leaks on the rocket caused it to begin spinning, leading to an uncontrolled re-entry through Earth's atmosphere.

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SportTrump to pardon reality TV couple after daughter's Fox News interview

Julie and Todd Chrisley were convicted of fraud and tax evasion, but will be released after campaigning by their daughter Savannah.

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SportUS halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting

The state department says the policy will have "significant implications" for embassies and consulates.

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SportEx-police chief convicted of rape and murder escapes Arkansas prison

Authorities say Grant Hardin, 56, escaped prison wearing clothes "designed to mimic law enforcement".

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SportCanada man who stole photo of Churchill sentenced to two years in jail

'The Roaring Lion' - one of the 20th century's most iconic images - was stolen from a hotel in Ottawa.

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SportMoment truck explodes while driving through Chicago suburb

The driver was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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SportTrump calls Putin 'crazy' after largest Russian attack on Ukraine

In a rare rebuke, the US president says he is "not happy" with his Russian counterpart over the latest attacks.

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SportWinemakers finding Trump's tariffs hard to swallow

Wine producers in both France and the US are unhappy at the US president's trade actions.

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SportEU needs until 9 July for US trade talks, chief says

Ursula von der Leyen's intervention comes after Trump threatened 50% tariffs on the EU from June.

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SportAmericans remember George Floyd on fifth anniversary of death

As the cities where Floyd grew up and died hold commemorations, the US "reckoning" with racism seems to be fading.

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SportKing's invite to Canada sends a message to Trump - and the world

Canada once downplayed the monarchy. Now, it is leaning on it to assert its sovereignty.

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SportYoung US men are joining Russian churches promising 'absurd levels of manliness'

A religion with traditions dating back centuries is attracting young American men.

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SportNew York crypto investor accused of kidnapping Italian tourist

He allegedly imprisoned and tortured the victim for many week in a SoHo home in order to collect ransom.

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SportSan Diego airport experienced glitches before fatal plane crash

All six on the plane are believed to be dead, including a former drummer for The Devil Wears Prada and a high-profile music agent.

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SportActor Jussie Smollett to pay $50,000 to Chicago charity

The donation brings a legal battle with the city of Chicago to an end, after Smollett allegedly staged a hate crime in 2019.

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SportSuspect charged with murder of two Israeli embassy workers in Washington DC

The attack is being investigated as a hate crime and could lead to the death penalty, prosecutors say.

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SportFact-checking Trump's Oval Office confrontation with Ramaphosa

President Trump made a series of claims about the killing of white farmers in South Africa, some of which are demonstrably false.

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SportTrump to host investors in his cryptocurrency despite ethical concerns

Critics say he is trading access for personal profit - a suggestion rejected by the White House.

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SportRamaphosa keeps cool during Trump's choreographed onslaught

The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue analyses how the South African president reacted in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting.

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SportMoment Jewish Museum shooting suspect is detained

Video appears to show suspect Elias Rodriguez being taken away by police and shouting 'free Palestine'.

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SportUS says South Sudan is not final destination for deportation flight

The Trump administration says it is deporting eight criminal "monsters", as immigration attorneys challenge the move.

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SportCanada in talks with US to join Trump's Golden Dome defence system

PM Mark Carney's office says there are "active discussions" on the Golden Dome, but it's too early to say how Canada would join or pay in.

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SportChris Brown freed on £5m bail by London court

The US singer is accused of assault at a nightclub in central London in 2023.

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SportUS has deported Asian migrants to South Sudan, lawyers tell court

Lawyers for a Burmese man said their client speaks limited English and had refused to sign a notice of removal.

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SportUS to pay $5m to family of 6 January rioter Ashli Babbitt

It would settle a wrongful death suit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, who was fatally shot by police while breaching the US Capitol.

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SportDiddy smashed on Cassie Ventura's door with hammer, trial told

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial heard more allegations of violence against his former girlfriend.

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SportPope Leo XIV holds Vatican talks with JD Vance

The Vatican says a meeting between the new Pope and US vice-president was "cordial".

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Sport'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.

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SportBiden's cancer diagnosis is another formidable challenge

Over the course of his public life, Joe Biden has defined himself by his persistence and endurance.

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SportUS officials investigating fatal Mexican Navy ship crash

Authorities are examining the site in New York to determine how the collision, which killed two, occurred.

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SportIt's one of the most rowdy US sporting events. Here's what Preakness says about the economy

The Maryland tradition attracts a mix of socioeconomic classes. But this year, the tradition has been thrown into question.

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SportTwo dead as Mexican Navy ship crashes into Brooklyn Bridge

At least 19 people are injured after the towering masts of training sailboat clip New York City's famous bridge.

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SportFatal blast near Palm Springs fertility clinic 'act of terrorism' - FBI

One person was killed and four injured in Saturday's explosion outside the American Reproductive Centers.

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SportMoody's downgrades US credit rating citing rising debt

Moody's said successive US administrations had failed to reverse ballooning deficits and interest costs.

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SportHuge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana

Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.

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SportFour obstacles for Republican rebels in Trump's 'big, beautiful' tax bill

Government-funded welfare programmes have become a major point of contention in Trump's tax bill.

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SportNYU withholds diploma of graduate who condemned Gaza war

NYU student Logan Rozos used his speech to accuse the US of supporting a "genocide" in Gaza.

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SportSmokey Robinson under criminal investigation after sexual assault claims

The Motown legend has denied the allegations and his lawyer welcomed the probe "because exposure to the truth is a powerful thing".

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Sport'I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in US

Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.

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SportWatch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library

A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.

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SportDo Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?

Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims – and offer of refugee status?

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SportWatch: Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial

The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.

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SportDozens of white South Africans arrive in US under Trump refugee plan

Donald Trump says they are victims of "racial discrimination", which is strongly denied by South Africa.

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SportTop takeaways from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura's testimony at Diddy trial

Ms Ventura told the court of the "humiliation" and physical abuse she said she endured from the rapper.

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SportThe US and China are finally talking. Why now?

Economic pressures are forcing Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to seek an off-ramp in the trade war.

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Sport27 of the best looks from Met Gala 2025

The theme for this year's event was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style", the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.

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SportTrump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - could it happen?

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again.

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SportTrump prizes more Gulf investment in the US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.

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SportMexico sues Google over 'Gulf of America' name change

President Sheinbaum argues Trump's executive order applies only to the US portion of the continental shelf.

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SportWhat 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.

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SportNew Jersey mayor arrested for protesting at migrant centre

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was part of a group of Democratic officials seeking to enter the facility housing detained migrants.

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SportTrump names Fox News host as top Washington DC prosecutor

Jeanine Pirro replaces Trump's previous pick, who lost Republicans support over the US Capitol riot.

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SportMistrial declared in case against officer in fatal shooting of black motorist

The killing of Patrick Lyoya during a traffic stop in Michigan sparked widespread protests, renewing questions around police brutality.

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SportFive takeaways from Biden's BBC interview

The former president defended his decision to drop out of the 2024 campaign when he did, in a wide-ranging interview with the BBC.

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SportArizona man shot to death in road rage 'returns' to address his killer

With the help of artificial intelligence, a man was 'brought back to life' at his killer's sentencing to deliver a victim's statement himself.

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SportTrump wants to reopen Alcatraz as a prison - could it happen?

Experts say the federal government would have to overcome enormous hurdles to make the facility operational again.

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Sport'Approach, are you there?' - Audio reveals moment air traffic radar goes dark

The incident traumatised air controllers, and triggered delays at one of New York's busiest airports.

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SportWhat 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.

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SportTrump 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.

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SportElon 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.

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SportFather 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.

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SportCarney 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.

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SportGavin Newsom on why Democrats got 'crushed' by Trump

California's governor was also asked by BBC Newsnight about his rumoured White House ambitions.

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SportTrump's breakneck start is fraught with political risk

Sarah Smith: After 100 days of action and noise, there are dangers to the administration's shock-and-awe approach.

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SportShein and Temu prices to rise as US closes small parcel loophole

The de minimis exemption was key to the huge growth of sales seen by the Chinese online retailers.

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SportDonald Trump is looming over Australia's election

Foreign policy is rarely a big factor in Australia's poll - but the US president has changed that.

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SportTrump ousts Waltz as national security adviser and nominates him for UN post

Waltz had faced criticism for mistakenly adding a journalist to a chat group where sensitive military plans were discussed.

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SportThe rapid remaking of a nation, in 100 days

The impact of what President Trump has done so far is being felt in every corner of American life.

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