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Nor'easter storm brings coastal flooding, as New York and New Jersey declare emergency
Tens of millions of people from Maine to Virginia are in the path of the powerful storm.
September 26, 2026Why doomsday warnings are not the only threat to the AI juggernaut
The global AI race is being hit by very localised political and environmental concerns
September 15, 2026'Constantly on my mind' - 9/11 agony goes on for bereaved, 25 years on
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on.
September 8, 2026Trial date set for alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed
His plea deal to avoid a death-penalty trial was rejected by a federal appeals court last summer.
August 27, 2026Europe's Solheim defeat in 2024 'extra incentive' for Maguire
Ireland's Leona Maguire says the opportunity for Europe to reclaim the Solheim Cup from the United States offers added incentive before the contest in the Netherlands in September.
August 25, 2026Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market - Reuters
Virginia data center boom pushes Dominion deeper into costly power market Reuters
August 11, 2026US measles cases reach 35-year high
There have been 2,318 confirmed cases of the virus, higher than last year's total with five months to go.
July 24, 2026Iran says it struck ships in Strait of Hormuz after US launches new strikes
US Central Command said its latest airstrikes were responding to "unwarranted and continued aggression" from Iran.
June 11, 2026US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund - Reuters
US judge denies request to temporarily halt Trump's abandoned 'weaponization' fund Reuters
June 10, 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment finds
The internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.
June 10, 2026Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
June 9, 2026UFC White House event challenged by lawsuit
The UFC White House event scheduled to take place on 14 June is challenged by a federal lawsuit alleging it is unlawful.
June 8, 2026Workers paint Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool blue
The renovation of the Washington DC monument is one of President Trump's efforts to beautify the capital ahead of the nation's 250th birthday.
May 10, 2026Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset - Reuters
Ukraine-Russia three-day ceasefire, UK elections, Virginia redistricting upset Reuters
May 9, 2026Is Saudi Arabia's sports revolution unravelling?
Saudi Arabia will withdraw its multi-billion dollar backing of LIV Golf, but what does this mean for the country's other sporting investments? Dan Roan takes a closer look.
May 1, 2026King arrives in Bermuda after ending US trip with formal farewell to Trump
On the final day of the state visit, the royal couple headed to Virginia for a more informal experience of the US.
May 1, 2026Trump to remove whisky tariffs after King's visit
The US president said he would lift restrictions on Scotland's ability to work with the state of Kentucky on whisky and bourbon.
April 30, 2026Britain's King Charles says quick goodbye to Trump, heads to Appalachian mountains - Reuters
Britain's King Charles says quick goodbye to Trump, heads to Appalachian mountains Reuters
April 30, 2026Smiles and wonder: How the US reacted to King Charles
A divided US has come together to watch King Charles' visit with a mix of awe, delight and hope.
April 29, 2026Comey surrenders over charge of threatening Trump's life in Instagram post
Prosecutors say a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director was a call for violence against Trump.
April 29, 2026King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress - Reuters
King Charles to promote British-American unity in speech to Congress Reuters
April 28, 2026King to defend 'democratic values' as US state visit begins
King Charles will address the US Congress on Tuesday and it is expected to express sympathy over Saturday's gun attack.
April 28, 2026In pictures: King Charles and Queen Camilla begin US state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were greeted by a military band and honour guard as they arrived for their four-day state visit.
April 28, 2026King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war - Reuters
King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war Reuters
April 27, 2026With presidents, cowboys and A-listers - King Charles in US over the years
The British monarch returns to the US on Monday, a country he has been visiting for decades.
April 26, 2026What to know about King Charles's state visit to US
King Charles and Queen Camilla will visit Washington DC, New York and Virginia during their four-day trip.
April 26, 2026Palace holding talks over plans for King's US visit after DC shooting
The King is "being kept fully informed of developments" after the shooting, Buckingham Palace says.
April 26, 2026Buckingham Palace says discussing King Charles' visit with US after Washington shooting - Reuters
Buckingham Palace says discussing King Charles' visit with US after Washington shooting Reuters
April 26, 2026Meet the men calling out 'masculinity' trends
Influencers promoting looksmaxxing and narrow male beauty standards are being called out by a new wave of men on social media.
April 24, 2026King Charles on US mission to bolster UK's special relationship with 'royalist' Trump - Reuters
King Charles on US mission to bolster UK's special relationship with 'royalist' Trump Reuters
April 23, 2026Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
April 23, 2026Court pauses redistricting in Virginia, day after voters approve new maps
The court deemed the new map and the bill that triggered it unconstitutional, following a lawsuit from the Republican National Committee.
April 23, 2026US Navy chief leaving post 'effective immediately', Pentagon says
US Navy Secretary John Phelan is the latest high-ranking military leader to leave the administration in recent months.
April 23, 2026Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map - Reuters
Trump alleges ‘rigged’ Virginia redistricting vote as judge blocks new map Reuters
April 22, 2026Virginia approves redistricting, giving Democrats edge in midterms
The new maps in Virginia could make it easier for Democrats to take control of the US House of Representatives in November.
April 22, 2026In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't - Reuters
In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't Reuters
April 18, 2026King will not meet Epstein survivors on US visit
The US state visit will see the King heading into choppy diplomatic waters during London-Washington tensions.
April 14, 2026US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up? - Reuters
US utility stocks are off to their best start since 2019. Can they keep it up? Reuters
April 10, 2026US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran - Reuters
US National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over war in Iran Reuters
March 17, 2026Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters
March 10, 2026US Senate to vote on Trump's war powers as Iran conflict continues
The measure, which is not expected to pass, would require the withdrawal of US forces from the operation until approved by Congress.
March 4, 2026Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours.
February 25, 2026Analysis: Trump's main themes and who he hoped to win over
Daniel Bush takes a closer look at Trump's focus on the economy and immigration during his State of the Union address.
February 25, 2026Blizzard conditions set to bring major disruption to East Coast
Blizzard conditions are set to bring major disruption across the northeastern United States, with wind gusts of up to 70mph expected.
February 22, 2026Trump says he will increase global tariffs to 15%
After most of his tariffs were outlawed on Friday, Trump announced new global tariffs of 10% - which he says he has now increased to 15%.
February 21, 2026Trump administration fires Virginia prosecutor hours after judges appointed him
It is the second time this month that the Trump administration has abruptly fired a prosecutor who was appointed by judges.
February 21, 2026