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'I wear it on my middle finger': The rise of the defiant divorce ring
Around the world women are marking their split with new - or repurposed engagement - rings.
July 6, 2026Has football fever taken hold in the US?
With the World Cup now three weeks old, BBC Sport's reporters in the US look at how their perceptions have changed.
July 1, 2026'We're still standing': Americans on the state of the nation in its 250th year
The BBC spoke to US citizens across the country ahead of its big anniversary celebration this weekend.
July 1, 2026What does it mean to be an American in 2026?
The BBC asked citizens across the United States about their identity ahead of the country's 250th anniversary.
June 24, 2026Bolivia signs $20m deal with US to fight drug trafficking, foreign ministry says
Under its new president, Bolivia is re-establishing severed ties with the US to combat organised crime.
June 17, 2026As more US business owners retire many are selling up to their staff
Some six million bosses of American firms will be entering retirement between now and 2035.
June 14, 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, 2026England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival - Reuters
England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival Reuters
June 13, 2026What in the World
PCOS is now PMOS - but why do we still know so little about it?
June 11, 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, 2026Bowen: Trump and Netanyahu wanted to reshape the Middle East - now they risk a permacrisis
The US and Israeli leaders have lost control of the consequences after miscalculating the Iran war.
June 9, 2026Trump booed in New York as he becomes first US president to attend NBA Finals
The catcalls came after ticketholders faced airport-style security to enter the venue at Madison Square Garden.
June 9, 2026Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida - Reuters
Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shakes Mexico, Florida Reuters
June 8, 2026US Justice Department says it moved to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized people - Reuters
US Justice Department says it moved to strip citizenship from 17 naturalized people Reuters
June 8, 2026Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.
June 7, 2026'I don't have anything to prove' - why is 44-year-old Williams back?
Serena Williams discusses the reasons for her comeback to competitive tennis and ex-players explain why stars can find a return a tantalising prospect.
June 7, 2026Clarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
June 7, 2026US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security - Reuters
US says it will speed development and use of AI for national security Reuters
June 5, 2026'We didn't die': Pilot recounts crash landing in Atlantic with 10 aboard
The 11 survivors spent roughly five hours on a life raft, before being rescued by the US Air Force off Florida coast.
May 14, 2026Trump posts graphic video of slaying to argue for stricter immigration policies
A Haitian migrant previously protected from deportation is acccused of beating a woman to death at a Florida gas station.
April 10, 2026Watch the moment Artemis II blasts into space
After delays and technical issues, the first crewed Moon mission in 50 years finally took off from Florida and is now in Earth's orbit.
April 1, 2026US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says - Reuters
US, Russian teams met in Florida and discussed 'variety of topics,' Witkoff says Reuters
March 12, 2026Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus - Reuters
Days after Iran strikes, Trump hosts Latin American leaders with China in focus Reuters
March 7, 2026Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms - Reuters
Top Republican in Congress shrugs off economic risks of Iran war ahead of U.S. midterms Reuters
March 4, 2026Blackouts and emergency aid: Why the Cuban Revolution faces its biggest threat yet
Will a worsening internal crisis create the conditions for the Cuban Revolution to unravel from within?
February 27, 2026American citizen among those killed in Cuba boat shooting, US official says
Cuba has accused those on board of planning "an infiltration with terrorist aims” and firing first.
February 26, 2026At least 10 FBI agents who worked on Trump investigation fired
The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term.
February 26, 2026Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat by border guard, Cuba says
Six other passengers were wounded in the incident, which took place near an island on Cuba's northern coast.
February 25, 2026Cuba says it killed 4, wounded 6 from Florida-based speedboat that opened fire - Reuters
Cuba says it killed 4, wounded 6 from Florida-based speedboat that opened fire Reuters
February 25, 2026What to watch for during Trump's State of the Union address
BBC Washington correspondent Daniel Bush on who may skip the speech, why the president is fuming at the Supreme Court, and what policies could, or couldn’t, be in for a shake‑up.
February 23, 2026Judge blocks release of Smith's report on Trump classified documents case
The ruling says that releasing the report would cause "irreparable damage" to Trump and violate "basic notions of fairness and justice".
February 23, 2026FBI director defends Winter Olympics celebration with USA hockey team
Patel's trip came the same day as an armed intruder was shot at the president's Florida resort.
February 23, 2026Novo Nordisk's $475-billion rise and fall as Wegovy-era gains wiped out - Reuters
Novo Nordisk's $475-billion rise and fall as Wegovy-era gains wiped out Reuters
February 23, 2026Trump Organization signs deal for first Australian skyscraper - Reuters
Trump Organization signs deal for first Australian skyscraper Reuters
February 23, 2026Turkmenistan's ex-president says diversifying gas exports is 'primary goal' - Reuters
Turkmenistan's ex-president says diversifying gas exports is 'primary goal' Reuters
February 22, 2026JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after Jan. 6 attack - Reuters
JPMorgan says it closed Trump's bank accounts a month after Jan. 6 attack Reuters
February 21, 2026Nasa astronauts' moon mission likely to be delayed due to rocket issue
The mission to the far side of the Moon and back will likely be postponed after problems with were spotted with its rocket, a Nasa official said.
February 21, 2026Anna Murdoch-Mann, mother of News Corp heir, dies aged 81
The author, journalist and philanthropist died at home in Florida, according to Rupert Murdoch's news outlets.
February 21, 2026Nasa targets early March to send humans back around the Moon
Nasa sets the launch date following a successful "wet dress rehearsal" of the Artemis II mission.
February 20, 2026Why haven't more Americans faced charges in the Epstein case?
Sarah Smith explains why so far, no Americans, beyond Epstein and Maxwell, have faced criminal investigations.
February 19, 2026