President Donald Trump cancelled strikes on Iran after earlier threatening that the US would strike the country on Thursday night. He cited negotiations for cancelling the strikes.
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's mixed messaging over Iran and the questions it raises.
The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.
Nada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility.
An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.
According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.
BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.
At least one person is dead and nine others missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in the US state of Washington, authorities said.
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.
BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.
The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.
The Department of Homeland security said in a statement that the detainees receive "medical, dental, and mental health services as available".
Texas police say a father tried to cross a flooded road after heavy rains inundated the area, urging motorists not to do the same. Neither the driver nor the baby was hurt.
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