SportTop Republican rebuffs Trump calls to axe filibuster rule in shutdown standoff

Ending the long-standing rule would allow Republicans in the Senate to pass a funding bill without Democratic support.

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SportDoes Trump's nuclear testing raise the stakes - or are we already in an arms race?

Experts tell the BBC a US resumption of nuclear weapons testing would be a radical shift and spark a nuclear arms race.

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SportFive charged in overdose death of Robert De Niro's grandson

The men are accused of running a drug ring in New York City that sold counterfeit prescription opioid pills through social media.

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SportOntario premier demands apology from US ambassador over tariff 'tirade'

The tense exchange happened after an anti-tariff commercial aired by Ontario infuriated the Trump administration.

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SportThe AI job cuts are here - or are they?

Amazon's latest cuts fed into anxiety about AI replacing workers. But some are sceptical that recent layoffs are a telling sign of how AI is affecting employment.

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SportViktor Orban's dilemma - Russian oil or Trump's favour

Trump's closest ally in Europe will head to Washington in the midst of a disagreement over Russian oil.

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Sport'My hopes are dashed': Illegal Indian migrants deported by US speak to BBC

The men had entered the US through the "donkey route", often used by traffickers to facilitate illegal crossings.

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SportBlue Jays see off Ohtani to level World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays tie the best-of-seven World Series at 2-2 after a thumping 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in game four.

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SportHas Trump's 'peace deal' solved the 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?

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Sport'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.

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SportWill 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?

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Sport'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

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SportTrump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert

Saying that airing the advert was a hostile act, Trump announced an additional 10% "over and above what they are paying now".

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SportSatellite 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.

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Sport'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.

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SportBlue 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.

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SportPrince Andrew urged to testify to Congress over Epstein

A Democratic member of the House Oversight Committee tells the BBC the prince needs to explain his connections to the late convicted paedophile.

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SportWarships, 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.

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SportWhat do US sanctions mean, and who could be affected?

The new measures aim to hurt Russia's funding for its invasion of Ukraine - though the impact may not be immediate.

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SportWhy the US government has shut down and what happens now

The US government shutdown is now in its third week and shows no sign of ending soon. Here is where things stand.

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SportWhy Trump made breakthrough in Gaza but can't with Putin over Ukraine

The leaders' cancelled summit is just the latest twist in Trump's efforts to broker an end to the war, writes Anthony Zurcher.

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SportPen pals from Canada and Singapore meet for the first time after 43 years

The two women began exchanging letters in 1983 through a school project and finally met in Newfoundland this week.

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SportZuckerberg to testify in landmark social media trial

Meta and other firms have been accused of making addictive apps while ignoring risks to young people.

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SportFormer NFL player Doug Martin dies in police custody in California

His former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, said they were "deeply saddened" by the ex-player's death.

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SportAfter 'No Kings' protests, where does Democratic opposition go next?

Millions of Americans joined anti-Trump protests, but Democrats are less popular than the president and divided over how to fight back.

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SportWhat is Aukus, the submarine deal between Australia, the UK and US?

The deal is expected to be the focus of talks between US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday.

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SportReese Witherspoon on writing a thriller: 'What do girls in bikinis have to do with solving crime?'

The actress talks about co-writing her debut thriller, about a female surgeon, with Harlan Coben.

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SportLouisiana resident assisted in Hamas 7 October attack, US says

Mahmoud Amin Ya'qub al-Muhtadi allegedly joined a paramilitary group that fought alongside Hamas during the 7 October attack.

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SportLimp Bizkit bassist Sam Rivers dies aged 48

"His talent was effortless, his presence unforgettable, his heart enormous," the band said in their announcement of the musician's death.

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SportOhtani rewrites history to send Dodgers to World Series

Shohei Ohtani deliverers one of the greatest performances in baseball history as defending champions the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers to reach the World Series.

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SportWatch: Aerials show thousands attending No Kings protests across the US

Protesters took to the streets of American cities to demonstrate against President Trump's policies.

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SportWatch: Moment grain silo collapses in Illinois

Local officials reported that there were no injuries after a silo filled with soybeans collapsed in Martinton, 80 miles south of Chicago.

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SportWhat we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump'

The Paris-inspired proposed monument in Washington DC is meant to commemorate the US 250th anniversary.

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SportTrump says he will meet Putin in Hungary for Ukraine talks after 'very productive' call

The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the White House.

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SportHow many wars has President Trump really ended?

US President Donald Trump claims to have ended eight wars - is that true?

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SportWhat we know about White House plans for an 'Arc de Trump'

The Paris-inspired proposed monument in Washington DC is meant to commemorate the US 250th anniversary.

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SportUS shipping chaos: I fear my wedding sari is destroyed

Customers worry about missing parcels as shipping companies struggle to handle a flood of packages facing new customs and tariff rules.

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SportWatch: Moment house drifts away from land as typhoon hits Alaska

The US Coast Guard rescued two dozen people after their homes floated away from shore during the storm.

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SportTrump says US will not 'waste our time' helping Argentina if Milei loses

Trump warns if Milei's party loses this month's elections "we are not going to be generous".

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SportChatGPT will soon allow erotica for verified adults, says OpenAI boss

CEO Sam Altman says upcoming versions of the popular chatbot would enable it to behave in a more human-like way - "but only if you want it".

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SportNorth Carolina joins growing US battle over redrawing electoral maps

The political tug-of-war over redrawing political maps intensifies, with both Republicans and Democrats seeking advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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SportWatch: Heavy rain and flooding as Nor'easter slams multiple US states

The cyclone, whose name is derived from the direction the winds blow in the Atlantic Ocean, also hit the coast with strong winds.

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SportWatch: Uncertainty looms as World Bank meets in Washington

The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at what to expect from the gathering of top bankers and finance ministers.

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SportNorth Carolina joins growing US battle over redrawing electoral maps

The political tug-of-war over redrawing political maps intensifies, with both Republicans and Democrats seeking advantage ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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SportEx-NFL quarterback Sanchez released from hospital

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is released from hospital after being stabbed in Indianapolis and arrested for his role in the incident.

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Sport'We're in limbo': A town in Trump country where shutdown axe looms

As politicians in Washington bicker during the government shutdown, Martinsburg, West Virginia, worries about what's next.

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SportTrump cannot deploy National Guard to Illinois, appeals court rules

But the Chicago-based US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit also rules the force can remain under federal control for now.

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SportThirty belugas in Canada face being euthanised. Can they be saved?

After years of controversy and financial struggles, Marineland says it may have to euthanise 30 whales if it cannot find them another home.

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SportUS to send 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire

The US will establish a multinational force in Israel, likely to include troops from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and the UAE, officials say.

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Sport'It's going to be really bad': Fears over AI bubble bursting grow in Silicon Valley

Some are worried that the rapid rise in the value of AI tech companies may be a bubble waiting to burst.

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SportTexas court blocks death row inmate's execution in shaken baby case

Robert Roberson's execution is halted under the state's "junk science" law that allows courts to re-examine convictions based on outdated science.

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SportAmerica's top banker sounds warning on US stock market fall

Jamie Dimon said he was "far more worried than others" about the potential for a stock market correction.

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SportMusk settles former Twitter executives' suit over unpaid severance

Elon Musk has agreed to settle a $128m lawsuit brought by four former top executives over unpaid severance.

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SportToo-loud ads annoying you while streaming? California's put a stop to that

The state, home to Netflix and Hulu, has declared volume on commercials cannot be louder than the video content people are watching.

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SportTesla shares fall as new lower-cost cars disappoint

Tesla unveils lower-cost models of two of its most popular cars in an effort to boost falling sales.

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SportBob Ross paintings to be auctioned to fund US public broadcasting

The auction will support the medium that brought the Joy of Painting host's creativity into US homes for decades, Bob Ross Inc says.

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SportEx-New York Times writer to lead CBS after Paramount deal

Former NYT opinion editor turned media start-up owner Bari Weiss is named as the new CBS News boss following a takeover.

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SportMan killed in suspected bear attack in Arkansas

Local police say they have found and killed the bear believed responsible for the rare fatal attack and it will undergo a necropsy.

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SportTrump sends troops from California to Portland after court denies deployment

The move appears aimed at circumventing a court order that barred deploying troops in Portland.

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SportCongress remains deadlocked on shutdown ahead of Monday vote

The Senate will meet again on Monday to try to pass a bill to reopen the government but the chances appear slim.

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SportUS pharmacy chain Rite Aid closes final stores

The company was once one of the largest pharmacy chains in the country, but struggled financially in recent years.

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SportWatch: Will President Trump get a Nobel Peace Prize?

The BBC asked Americans in Washington what they think the US president needs to do to earn the prestigious award.

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SportFour killed in latest US strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

Donald Trump says the boat was carrying enough drugs to kill thousands of people.

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SportNasa research equipment accidentally lands on Texas farm

The space probe had launched from the Columbia Scientific Balloon Facility in New Mexico before it was blown off course.

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SportWatch: Emotional day in court as Diddy sentenced

The BBC's Nada Tawfik was inside the courtroom as the convicted hip-hop mogul addressed his family and the judge.

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SportSean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than four years in prison

Combs apologised to his mother, children, and victims, specifically naming his two ex-girlfriends, Casandra Ventura and "Jane".

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SportTexas megachurch pastor pleads guilty to child abuse

Robert Morris, who founded one of the largest megachurches, sexually abused a 12-year-old girl.

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SportWhite House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight

As a bitter stand-off between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign either side is willing to budge.

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SportAre Democrats really pushing for free healthcare for undocumented migrants?

Amid the blame game over the shutdown, Republicans claim Democrats want free healthcare for illegal immigrants - the Democrats call this a lie

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SportCanada Post is on strike. What this means for your mail

Mail deliveries have ground to a halt in Canada as postal workers strike for the second time in two years.

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SportMusk becomes world's first half-trillionaire

The rise has been driven by a sharp increase in the value of his electric car company Tesla.

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SportSupreme Court lets Lisa Cook stay at Federal Reserve for now

Trump sought to remove Cook from the central bank's board in August, the first time a president has tried to fire a Fed governor.

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SportWhite House says layoffs 'imminent' with no end to shutdown in sight

As a bitter standoff between Republicans and Democrats plays out, there is little sign that either side is willing to budge.

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SportWatch: Hegseth rails against 'beardos' and 'woke' at gathering of US generals

Hundreds of high ranking military leaders were summoned for a rare meeting with the Department of Defense secretary.

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