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Whittaker survives late scare to hold on for points win
British light-heavyweight Ben Whittaker survives a dramatic late onslaught from Conor Wallace to move a step closer to a world-title shot with a points victory in Birmingham.
October 3, 2026Gen Zs recall first learning of 'deeply harrowing, terrifying' 9/11
They carry distinct memories not from the day itself, but from the moment - years later - they learned about the attacks.
September 11, 2026North Carolina girl, 17, charged in role in California mosque attack - Reuters
North Carolina girl, 17, charged in role in California mosque attack Reuters
August 31, 2026GB's Fery beats Kovacevic to reach Winston-Salem semi-final
Britain's Arthur Fery comes from a set down to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic and book his place in the semi-finals of the Winston-Salem Open.
August 28, 2026Out of Matt's shadow and meeting Michael Jordan - Alex Fitzpatrick's rise
Alex Fitzpatrick tells BBC Sport about forging his own identity, "belonging" on the PGA Tour - and his "surreal" meeting with Michael Jordan.
August 27, 2026Miss North Carolina USA stripped of title after 'information' surfaces
Pageant organisers say they made the decision after "a thorough review of recently surfaced information".
August 6, 2026US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.
July 17, 2026New video game console aims to get kids moving
The cube-shaped console will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
June 20, 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, 2026Trump denies promising 'no new wars' – but he campaigned on that
President Trump denies having promised 'no new wars'. BBC Verify has found multiple examples of him saying this during the 2024 US election campaign.
June 8, 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, 2026Former FBI director James Comey charged with threatening Trump's life
The indictment stems from a 2025 photo of seashells posted by Comey on social media that the justice department says is a call to violence against Trump.
April 28, 2026US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair - Reuters
US Senator Tillis says he's ready to advance confirmation of Warsh as Fed chair Reuters
April 26, 2026Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website - Reuters
Johnson & Johnson to offer four prescription medicines on TrumpRx website Reuters
April 24, 2026US soldier charged after winning $400,000 betting on removal of Maduro
Gannon Ken Van Dyke allegedly made trades on Polymarket on the basis of classified information, the justice department says.
April 24, 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, 2026States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules - Reuters
States, insurers await needed details to implement new US Medicaid work rules Reuters
April 13, 2026DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' - Reuters
DHS says US could stop processing international travelers at some airports in 'sanctuary cities' Reuters
April 7, 2026Judge says 'no evidence' to justify Federal Reserve probe
Jeanine Pirro said she would appeal the ruling, which blocks the subpoenas she issued to the central bank.
March 13, 2026Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants - Reuters
Beta Technologies speeds up development of military cargo drone, wins FAA grants Reuters
March 9, 2026Armed man killed after entering secure perimeter of Trump's residence, Secret Service says
The suspect was carrying a shotgun and fuel can when he was killed, officers said. Trump was in Washington DC at the time.
February 22, 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, 2026