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Washington dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, was charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump.
May 11, 2026Watch: Declassified footage shows 'unidentified anomalous phenomena'
The US government was unable to make a definitive determination on the alleged UFO sightings filmed around the world.
May 8, 2026How did Heidi Klum become a living Met Gala sculpture?
Prosthetic make-up designer Mike Marino reveals how he created the supermodel's show-stopping costume for the annual event in New York.
May 5, 2026US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt - Reuters
US adds officer-assault charge against suspect in Trump assassination attempt Reuters
May 5, 2026Watch: Hundreds of beagles rescued from breeding facility being rehomed
About 1,500 dogs are being released from a Wisconsin commercial breeder and prepared for adoption after protests from activists.
May 5, 2026Who shot a Secret Service officer at the Trump press dinner?
Court papers do not explicitly accuse the suspect of shooting the officer, even as officials say it was not "friendly fire".
May 1, 2026'It's bizarre': Californians grapple with revelation that suspected Trump gunman was neighbour
People living near the man charged with the attempted assassination of Trump say they were shocked to see their neighbour on TV.
April 28, 2026Inside Trump press dinner shooting suspect's court appearance
BBC reports from Washington DC, where Cole Tomas Allen was charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump.
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, 2026Suspect charged with attempted assassination of Trump at Washington dinner
Investigators say the 31-year-old California man wanted to kill as many high-level officials as possible.
April 28, 2026White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner - Reuters
White House to review Trump's security after gunfire near press dinner Reuters
April 27, 2026Neighbours of White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect react
Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from Torrance, California, is said to have worked for a tutoring company for college age students.
April 27, 2026Why Elon Musk and Sam Altman are fighting over OpenAI
Musk, who co-founded the company that created ChatGPT with Altman, wants more than $130 billion in damages in a lawsuit that could shakeup the artificial intelligence landscape.
April 27, 2026Performer describes locking eyes with Trump as they ducked for cover during shooting
Oz Pearlman - a self-described "mentalist" - was speaking to Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the attack happened.
April 27, 2026Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
April 27, 2026Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.
April 27, 2026What it was like in the room during gunshots at Trump event
The BBC's Tom Bateman recounts the scene from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots went off.
April 26, 2026Trump and officials 'likely' targets of press dinner shooting suspect, authorities believe
The suspect is expected to be charged with assault of a federal officer and using a firearm during a crime of violence, officials have said.
April 26, 2026Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relatives - Reuters
Trump calls suspect in press dinner attack 'pretty sick guy' whose views alarmed relatives Reuters
April 26, 2026Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials - Reuters
Acting US attorney general says WHCD suspect was likely targeting Trump administration officials Reuters
April 26, 2026In pictures: Chaos as gunfire heard in Washington DC ballroom
Armed Secret Service agents flood the ballroom of a Washington DC hotel as President Trump is rushed off stage.
April 26, 2026Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? - Reuters
Who is Cole Tomas Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting? Reuters
April 26, 2026Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint
Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.
April 26, 2026'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fear at correspondents' dinner
Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.
April 26, 2026Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner, shooter in custody - Reuters
Trump safe after being rushed from White House correspondents dinner, shooter in custody Reuters
April 26, 2026Mexico demands answers after another migrant dies in ICE custody
President Sheinbaum vows to take action after the death of a Mexican last week at a California facility.
March 30, 2026Chuck Norris, martial artist and Hollywood movie star, dies aged 86
The actor was known for Walker, Texas Ranger and The Way of the Dragon films - and numerous online memes.
March 20, 2026