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Venezuelan man shot by ICE in Texas is charged with assault
Wilber Rafael Garces-Perez is accused of striking an agent with his car's side-view mirror while driving away.
September 29, 2026US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.
September 22, 2026'I am frustrated' - Protesters take to the streets after Austin ICE shooting
Protesters gathered in the Texas capital on Sunday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man.
September 21, 2026Protests as ICE agent shoots and wounds Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Texas
Protests broke out in Austin after a Venezuelan delivery driver was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound in his torso.
September 21, 2026ICE agent wounds man in Austin, Texas, shooting, city officials say - reuters.com
ICE agent wounds man in Austin, Texas, shooting, city officials say reuters.com
September 20, 2026Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'
The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting".
September 10, 2026Brand sacks execs over ad showing woman pushed over
American brand Good Good sacks three senior executives following a backlash over an advert showing a woman being pushed to the ground.
September 3, 2026Tesla set to hold Cybercab event in Austin, Texas - Reuters
Tesla set to hold Cybercab event in Austin, Texas Reuters
September 2, 2026Religion row as Texas makes Bible stories required reading in schools
Critics say the new reading requirements infringe on religious freedoms and blur the separation of church and state.
June 27, 2026Why has Texas set its sights on London?
Texas, which once had an embassy in London, strengthens its ties with the capital by opening a new trade office.
June 18, 2026Bystanders rush to rescue aircraft passengers after fiery Texas crash
One of the six people on board died in the crash, a local official said. The five survivors were taken to hospital and are in a stable condition.
June 17, 2026Roku is exploring strategic options, including a sale of the company, sources say - Reuters
Roku is exploring strategic options, including a sale of the company, sources say Reuters
June 12, 2026Elon Musk gets public trading of SpaceX under way from Texas
SpaceX founder Elon Musk said he gave the company "less than a 10% chance of succeeding at all" when it first started, and it is now going public "with the largest IPO ever".
June 12, 2026Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled - Reuters
Wall Street indexes jump, Trump says strikes against Iran canceled Reuters
June 11, 2026Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
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, 2026Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports - Reuters
Alphabet taps Intel to make three million in-house chips, The Information reports Reuters
June 8, 2026Tech Now
Shiona McCallum meets a medical expert testing out the future of prosthetics.
May 23, 2026Waymo pauses robotaxis in five US cities after cars drive into flooded roads
A Waymo spokesperson said it had expanded the temporary pause "out of an abundance of caution".
May 22, 2026Trump endorses Paxton in Texas, gambling on a challenger with baggage in a crucial race
Trump's move dismayed Senate Republicans, many of whom have served with the Texan for decades.
May 20, 2026US cancer clinics scramble to get experimental Revolution Medicines pancreatic cancer drug - Reuters
US cancer clinics scramble to get experimental Revolution Medicines pancreatic cancer drug Reuters
May 14, 2026Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15m over use of her image on TV boxes
The pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
May 11, 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, 2026I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
April 25, 2026Tesla's $25 billion spending plan tests investor faith in unproven AI bets - Reuters
Tesla's $25 billion spending plan tests investor faith in unproven AI bets Reuters
April 23, 2026Exclusive: SpaceX targets in-house GPUs as it warns investors of chip supply, costs - Reuters
Exclusive: SpaceX targets in-house GPUs as it warns investors of chip supply, costs Reuters
April 23, 2026Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology - Reuters
Intel lands Tesla as first major customer for 14A chip technology 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, 2026Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Dallas and Houston - Reuters
Tesla rolls out robotaxis in Dallas and Houston Reuters
April 18, 2026Hormuz gunfire, enriched uranium and chimp violence - Reuters
Hormuz gunfire, enriched uranium and chimp violence Reuters
April 18, 2026Orbán's era was over in a flash and Hungary's next PM is a man in a hurry
Péter Magyar and his Tisza party are wasting no time preparing for the transfer of power after their dramatic landslide victory.
April 18, 2026Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear - Reuters
Texas attorney general probes Lululemon over potential 'forever chemicals' in its activewear Reuters
April 13, 2026US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
April 13, 2026SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end production, sources say - Reuters
SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end production, sources say Reuters
April 10, 2026Texas Democrat Talarico faces tough test with Black voters in Senate race - Reuters
Texas Democrat Talarico faces tough test with Black voters in Senate race Reuters
April 9, 2026Musk says SpaceX and Tesla to build advanced chip factories in Austin - Reuters
Musk says SpaceX and Tesla to build advanced chip factories in Austin Reuters
March 22, 2026US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse
The allegations have prompted the cancellations of events and celebrations planned in his honour later this month.
March 19, 2026US airline CEOs urge Congress to end shutdown and pay airport workers
Travellers faced long queues at some airports at the weekend, after transport security workers missed their first full paycheck on Friday.
March 16, 2026Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war - Reuters
Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war Reuters
March 10, 2026Key takeaways from Texas primaries, as Talarico beats Crockett in Democratic race
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
March 4, 2026Greg Abbott wins Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, US media projects - Reuters
Greg Abbott wins Texas Republican gubernatorial primary, US media projects Reuters
March 4, 2026A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports - Reuters
A Kuwaiti F/A-18 fighter jet caused the accidental downing of three US F-15s, WSJ reports Reuters
March 4, 2026Kristi Noem grilled over Alex Pretti statement, and other key takeaways from Senate hearing
Both Republicans and Democrats criticised Noem for her leadership of the Department of Homeland Security.
March 3, 2026Deadly Texas bar shooting is 'potentially an act of terrorism', FBI says
Two people were killed and 14 injured, with the suspected gunman, identified by some media outlets, also shot dead.
March 1, 2026Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect - Reuters
Court allows Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools to take effect Reuters
February 20, 2026