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'I can't be the best mum': US women in politics spark conversation on motherhood
The White House press secretary quit this week to be with her children, while Democrat Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez said she was freezing her eggs.
August 15, 2026Trump signs order to limit childhood vaccines and split MMR shots
The American Academy of Pediatrics calls the recommendation on measles, mumps and rubella shots "dangerous".
August 10, 2026Murkowski opposes Blanche nomination as attorney general, putting confirmation in doubt
Murkowski cited concerns over the “politicisation” of the Justice Department, putting Blanche's confirmation in jeopardy.
August 7, 2026Some of Doge's $110bn saving reports are wrong or lack evidence, US watchdog finds
A review of the body formerly charged with reducing government spending has found several issues with its calculations.
August 6, 2026Infantino on the brink? Who could replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is in the eye of a storm after his attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup. If he goes, who comes in?
July 31, 2026Uefa reacts with fury to Infantino World Cup plan
European football's governing body Uefa reacts furiously to proposals from Fifa to seek private investment in its competitions, including the World Cup.
July 28, 2026Cash recovered from ex-Nasa scientist turned scammer
John Burford was jailed in 2025 after taking more than £1m from his victims.
July 27, 2026Trump returns to White House correspondents' dinner after April attack halted gala - Reuters
Trump returns to White House correspondents' dinner after April attack halted gala Reuters
July 24, 2026Iran threatens to block more trade routes as US launches fresh strikes
US President Donald Trump vowed to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks.
July 15, 2026Thunderstorms threaten Trump's UFC cage fight on the White House lawn
Thousands are expected at the mixed martial arts fight, which coincides with Trump's 80th birthday.
June 15, 2026As Trump turns 80, what's it really like to work as an octogenarian?
As President Donald Trump celebrates his birthday, we ask people who have worked into their 80s themselves about what it takes to keep going.
June 13, 2026Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance - Reuters
Taiwan opposition leader seeks to ease US concerns over China stance Reuters
June 12, 2026Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
June 11, 2026Oracle awarded US contract to provide government-wide HR software - Reuters
Oracle awarded US contract to provide government-wide HR software Reuters
June 10, 2026Tech Life
Check before check-in. What's behind a new safety campaign about power banks on aircraft?
June 9, 2026White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position - Reuters
White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position Reuters
June 6, 2026California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal - Reuters
California to decide soon whether it will seek to block Paramount deal Reuters
June 5, 2026Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. - Reuters
Trump announces new National Garden of American Heroes in Washington D.C. Reuters
May 15, 2026Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks - Reuters
Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks Reuters
April 23, 2026HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery - Reuters
HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery Reuters
April 23, 2026We spoke to the man making viral Lego-style AI videos for Iran. Experts say it's powerful propaganda
"Slopaganda" is too weak a term to capture how powerful this "highly sophisticated" content is, one expert says.
April 11, 2026US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations - Reuters
US consumer prices surge in March in line with expectations Reuters
April 10, 2026US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war - Reuters
US consumer inflation expected to have surged in March amid Iran war Reuters
April 10, 2026NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say - Reuters
NATO's Rutte told allies Trump wants Hormuz commitments within days, diplomats say Reuters
April 9, 2026Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.
April 9, 2026Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge - Reuters
Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge Reuters
April 9, 2026Iran ceasefire deal a partial win for Trump - but at a high cost
The path to the two-week ceasefire with Iran may have fundamentally altered the way the rest of the world views the US.
April 8, 2026Oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
The agreement was announced not long before Trump's Tuesday evening deadline was reached.
April 8, 2026Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
April 6, 2026Trump removes US Attorney General Pam Bondi
Bondi's time as America's top law enforcement officer was overshadowed by the justice department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
April 2, 2026From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover - Reuters
From international outcast to mediator in Iran war, Pakistan's remarkable makeover Reuters
April 2, 2026Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".
March 31, 2026Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in more than 17 years - Reuters
Gold heads for biggest monthly drop in more than 17 years Reuters
March 31, 2026Marco Rubio testifies in former housemate's Maduro lobbying trial
Rubio's former housemate is charged with illegally trying to influence the first Trump administration on behalf of the Venezuelan government.
March 24, 2026Why did only two Iranian football players stay in Australia?
After Australia gave humanitarian visas to seven team members, only two decided to stay - the BBC's Katy Watson explains what happened.
March 17, 2026Trump's confidence is undimmed - but every Iran option comes with risk
The odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.
March 17, 2026FCC chair threatens to revoke broadcasters' licences over Iran coverage
After Trump criticised media coverage of the Iran war, Carr says he can remove licences if they do not serve the public interest.
March 15, 2026FDA vaccines chief Vinay Prasad to leave regulator in April - Reuters
FDA vaccines chief Vinay Prasad to leave regulator in April Reuters
March 6, 2026How Hollywood and Maga aligned over Warner Bros deal
Paramount beats Netflix to the major deal, pleasing figures in DC and LA alike, the BBC's culture and media editor writes.
February 27, 2026Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe - Reuters
Hillary Clinton to testify in congressional Epstein probe Reuters
February 26, 2026Watch: Iran, Olympics and partisan divisions among takeaways from Trump speech
The US president's speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests.
February 25, 2026Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants - Reuters
Trump says he has told big tech companies to build their own power plants Reuters
February 25, 2026State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress - Reuters
State of the Union live updates: Trump delivers address to Congress Reuters
February 24, 2026China urges US to drop new tariffs, willing to have new round of trade talks - Reuters
China urges US to drop new tariffs, willing to have new round of trade talks Reuters
February 24, 2026Morning Bid: Counting the cost of tariff chaos - Reuters
Morning Bid: Counting the cost of tariff chaos Reuters
February 23, 2026Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs Reuters
February 21, 2026'Embarrassment to their families': Trump denounces Supreme Court justices after tariffs ruling - Reuters
'Embarrassment to their families': Trump denounces Supreme Court justices after tariffs ruling Reuters
February 20, 2026Supreme Court live: Trump plans 10% global tariff, says refund fights may take years - Reuters
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February 20, 2026US Supreme Court strikes down Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Nasa boss says Boeing Starliner failure one of worst in its history
The agency released a critical report that puts the Starliner incident at same mistake level assigned to the fatal Columbia and Challenger shuttle disasters.
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