Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

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'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat

The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.

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Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful storm

Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.

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BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforced

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.

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A crane removing the word "Donald" from the front of the Kennedy Center in Washington DC with an "AI-generated" over it.

No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center

An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

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The meteor crashes over Massachusetts. It is ringed.

Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts

According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

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Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

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.

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Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

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Firefighers rescue the trapped riders.

Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air

Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.

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Shrey Parikh lifts the trophy after winning the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

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California winery blaze erupts in scorching fireballs

No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.

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Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.

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We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found

The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.

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What it was like inside court as Matthew Perry's assistant was sentenced

BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

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Left, the erupted tank. Right, a woman and mourners look on.

Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast

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.

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On the left, Sarah Smith in a green blazer. On the right, Donald Trump's face on a banner hanging ouside a building.

How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere

Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.

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Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed

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.

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Workers construct a UFC fighting ring ahead of a planned UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House.

Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight

The massive structure will host a cage fight as part of celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.

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Left, a mockup of an astronaut on a space rover. Right, the rover before a moon base.

Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base

The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

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A woman shouts at an ICE agent outside the facility.

Protests escalate outside ICE facility over alleged inhumane conditions

The Department of Homeland security said in a statement that the detainees receive "medical, dental, and mental health services as available".

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A hand carries a baby carrier with baby inside, through floodwater.

Watch: Texas police rescue baby from car stuck in floodwater

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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Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat

Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful storm

BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforced

No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center

Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts

Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday

Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?

Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air

Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee

California winery blaze erupts in scorching fireballs

Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices

We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found

What it was like inside court as Matthew Perry's assistant was sentenced

Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast

How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere

Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed

Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight

Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base

Protests escalate outside ICE facility over alleged inhumane conditions

Watch: Texas police rescue baby from car stuck in floodwater

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