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How Dolly Parton helped the world - from children's books to supporting Covid vaccine
The late singer-songwriter's charity causes were as eclectic as her music, but she had a personal connection to each one.
August 26, 2026'I'm heartbroken' - Fans react to Dolly Parton's death
The BBC spoke to gatherers at her Hollywood star in Los Angeles, and fans in Washington DC about the music icon's impact.
August 25, 2026Charity? Acting? The Cotswolds? What will Harry and Meghan's UK life look like?
The couple's return to the UK is imminent - and what they'll be focusing on here is gradually becoming clearer.
August 24, 2026What do locals think of IndyCar in Washington DC?
US President Donald Trump was among hundreds of people who gathered to see the race through Washington DC streets on Sunday.
August 24, 2026Trump waves green flag kicking off high-speed IndyCar race through Washington
The president took a ceremonial lap of the track before the race, which is the culmination of a summer of events to mark the country's 250th birthday.
August 23, 2026How much could Trump's 'economic D-Day' hurt Iran?
Iran has so far proved adept at finding ways around years of already punishing sanctions on its economy.
August 20, 2026FBI seizes former Congressman Eric Swalwell's devices in sexual misconduct investigation
Agents stopped the Democrat in an airport over the weekend and also searched his home while investigating accusations that he has denied.
August 20, 2026Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump's name back on building
The board on Thursday also voted to proceed with a two-year closure for proposed renovations, which was earlier blocked by a federal judge.
August 13, 2026What to know about Trump's Patriot Games for high school athletes
Two teenagers from each state are competing as part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
August 11, 2026US appeals court halts Trump ballroom project paving way for Supreme Court showdown
"Whether or not a massive ballroom should be constructed is for Congress to decide," the appeals panel's majority said.
August 7, 2026Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least nine, Ukraine officials say
The attack comes as Moscow escalates deadly ballistic missile attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
August 1, 2026Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool vandalism charge and admits 'botched' repairs
President Donald Trump had blamed "sick" vandals, and a former Olympian had been charged, but prosecutors now say contractors caused the damage.
August 1, 2026Bowen: Plan for Hamas to disarm faces big obstacles, yet it offers rare hope for Gaza
The realities of politics, war, zero trust, the deaths of thousands and the destruction of Gaza will make any agreement very complicated.
July 31, 2026Alexandrova collapses on court amid 34C heat
World number 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova collapses on court and had to retire from her first-round match at the Memphis Classic due to high temperatures.
July 29, 2026Why Netanyahu's visit with Trump at the White House is high-stakes
The meeting comes amid signs of friction between the two leaders and decreasing public support for Israel in the US.
July 28, 2026Norrie wins first match since April
British number two Cameron Norrie ends a six-match losing streak with a straight-set win over Aleksandar Kovacevic.
July 28, 2026What to expect from Zelensky and Netanyahu's visit to Washington
Republican Senator Lindsay Graham's funeral is bringing the two world leaders to town, where they'll separately visit the White House to discuss their region's wars.
July 28, 2026Why are thousands of mosquitoes being released in Washington DC?
Although counter intuitive, the male insects are being released as a form of pest control in the capital city.
July 27, 2026US Republicans accuse Canada of wildfire inaction
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.
July 17, 2026Americans react to making daylight saving time permanent
The US House of Representatives has voted to make daylight saving time permanent by passing the Sunshine Protection Act.
July 15, 2026Ex-Olympian pleads not guilty to Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
A former US Olympian canoeist denies accusations that he deliberately damaged the lining of the refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
July 9, 2026Scorching heat and delays: How Washington DC marked America 250
The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country.
July 5, 2026US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather
US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.
July 5, 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, 2026Trump's face is added to select US passports for America's 250th birthday
The commemorative special edition passports will be available on 6 July, and can only be applied for in person
June 27, 2026Reflecting Pool liner cut with sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Earlier in the week Donald Trump blamed vandals for "a 300 foot long gash" in the pool and accused someone of putting fertiliser in the water.
June 26, 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, 2026How Washington DC's Reflecting Pool became a global talking point
President Trump says the pool is probably going to be drained again, two weeks after a multi-million dollar renovation was completed.
June 23, 2026Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.
June 23, 2026Reflecting Pool to be drained as Trump again blames 'vandals' for recent troubles
Trump said vandals cut a long slit in it and possibly dumped fertiliser in the water, and later threatened to sue over reporting on the pool.
June 23, 2026Trump says repairs to algae-plagued Reflecting Pool will begin immediately
Despite a multi-million dollar renovation, the Washington DC landmark has peeling paint and algae. Trump claims vandals are partly to blame.
June 22, 2026Pereira accuses Gane of illegal strikes in defeat
Alex Pereira says Ciryl Gane landed a number of "illegal shots" which contributed to his defeat at the UFC's White House event.
June 17, 2026Anthropic to meet White House over AI tool suspension
The sudden meeting was called after Anthropic had to block users from just-released AI models.
June 15, 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, 2026Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after court order
Crews erected scaffolding on Friday as onlookers gathered into the evening, though storms delayed the work until Saturday.
June 13, 2026The costs and challenges facing the 2026 World Cup
The World Cup officially kicked off this week - but alongside the football, there are questions around heat, cost, the environmental impact and travel restrictions.
June 13, 2026Police investigate '8647' written in grass on US national mall
"Eighty-six" is a slang term for "get rid of". Some US officials claim the numbers are meant to encourage violence against Trump, the 47th president.
June 11, 2026Air testing confirms 'no hazard exists' at Pentagon after lockdown incident
The building's systems had detected an "air quality issue", a Pentagon spokesperson said, prompting a response from hazmat teams.
June 11, 2026Man accused of killing Minnesota lawmaker and husband pleads guilty
The guilty plea comes after the US Attorney's Office said it would not seek the death penalty in the case.
June 11, 2026Trump: 'I love the inflation'
The president also revealed that the US is 'taking out' millions of barrels of oil from Iran, saying Tehran didn't know 'until right now'.
June 10, 2026Has Trump lost control of the Iran war?
For the first time since the start of a precarious ceasefire two months ago, Israel and Iran have traded missile strikes.
June 8, 2026How Trump is transforming Washington - by adding his face everywhere
Sarah Smith visits places across the US capital where the president has hung banners, renamed a site or is rebuilding something.
May 27, 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, 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, 2026Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about Mythos AI model
Experts say Mythos potentially has an unprecedented ability to identify and exploit cyber-security weaknesses.
April 17, 2026Morning Bid: Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks - Reuters
Morning Bid: Truce trades ramp up as Trump touts Israel-Lebanon talks Reuters
April 16, 2026Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to pressure from Trump on Iran war
It follows a warning from the US president that America's trade deal with the UK "can always be changed".
April 15, 2026Nazi search engine shows if ancestors were in Hitler's party
Christian Rainer told the BBC he found his grandfather within seconds using the online tool, which also helped clear other members of his family.
April 14, 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, 2026‘I pray they come together’ - Americans react to Trump’s feud with Pope Leo
Hours after posting a lengthy message critiquing the pontiff, the US president shared a Jesus-like image of himself that he has since deleted.
April 14, 2026Israelis war-weary but most oppose Iran ceasefire, poll suggests
The vast majority did not believe Hezbollah or Iran had been severely weakened by weeks of Israeli and US attacks, according to the poll.
April 13, 2026Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital
The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
April 11, 2026Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet
As the US vice-president leads peace talks with Iran, he must balance warring factions, a demanding boss and his own political future.
April 11, 2026What is Trump doing with the US Forest Service?
The Trump administration has announced it will move the service's headquarters to Utah and restructure the agency.
April 10, 2026Great at gaming? US air traffic control wants you to apply
A new government ad campaign is trying to persuade gamers to apply for air safety roles.
April 10, 2026Israeli strikes in Lebanon 'grave violation' of ceasefire, Iran minister tells BBC
Iran's deputy foreign minister says the US must choose between 'war and ceasefire'.
April 9, 2026Oil price fluctuates ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
The US president has threatened to take out Iran "in one night" if it does not agree to open the Strait of Hormuz.
April 7, 2026Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough
The US president is in a delicate political position as the final hours to Tuesday's deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz tick down.
April 6, 2026Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline
The US president wants Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route, before his Tuesday deadline.
April 6, 2026US Supreme Court paves way for dismissal of Steve Bannon conviction
The order allows a lower court to consider dismissing the former Trump strategist's indictment.
April 6, 2026US Secret Service investigates reports of gunfire near White House
Officials said "a heightened security posture is in place", but no injuries were reported and no suspects had been identified.
April 6, 2026Search for missing airman presents serious test for US
The stakes could rise further if the weapons system officer of the downed F15 Eagle plane is captured by Iran.
April 4, 2026Trump to give primetime address on war as questions swirl over his next move
The US president finds himself under growing pressure at home to avoid a protracted conflict.
April 1, 2026Judge temporarily halts construction of Trump's White House ballroom
The Republican-appointed judge ruled that Trump was the "steward" of the White House, but not the "owner".
March 31, 2026King's state visit to US to go ahead in April, but no Harry meeting
Despite political tensions between the US and UK, the King will travel to Washington next month.
March 31, 2026No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.
March 28, 2026'It's absolutely beautiful': DC's cherry blossoms burst into peak bloom
A period of warm weather in Washington DC helped blossoms reach a peak bloom before April 1 for the seventh year in a row.
March 27, 2026Trump confirms May meeting with Xi Jinping as Iran war forces postponement
Trump's delayed meeting with Xi Jinping will be the first visit to China by a US president since 2017.
March 26, 2026Jury says Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, Bloomberg News reports - Reuters
Jury says Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, Bloomberg News reports Reuters
March 20, 2026Afghan evacuees in limbo in Qatar camp accuse US of betrayal
More than 1,100 Afghans evacuated by the US fear their route to promised resettlement is closed for good.
March 19, 2026Watch: Gabbard faces scrutiny over Iran nuclear intelligence claims
The US Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was questioned over what Democrats perceive as a discrepancy between White House and intelligence community claims.
March 18, 2026Parades, rivers and the White House fountain: US celebrates St Patrick's Day
The Chicago River continued its more than 60-year tradition, dyed green to celebrate the city's Irish heritage.
March 18, 2026From tornadoes to blizzards, severe weather batters parts of the US
Millions are under weather warnings as mix of snow, thunderstorms, and high winds hit parts of the eastern US, while the west coast faces extreme heat.
March 16, 2026Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options - Reuters
Iran World Cup withdrawal threat leaves FIFA pondering options Reuters
March 12, 2026A small US grocer is calling out the lower prices at big chains
It is 'impossible for us to compete', says the boss of a New York grocery store.
March 12, 2026Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
March 10, 2026Anthropic executives say Pentagon blacklisting could hit billions in sales, harm reputation - Reuters
Anthropic executives say Pentagon blacklisting could hit billions in sales, harm reputation Reuters
March 10, 2026Live Nation reaches settlement in US monopoly case
The live events company, which owns Ticketmaster, will open parts of its business to rival companies.
March 9, 2026Watch: Ukrainian anti-drone 'bullet' that could help defend Gulf
The BBC's Diplomatic Correspondent, James Landale, is in Ukraine to see the latest anti-drone technology the country has to offer.
March 9, 2026'This is a moment of grave peril' - UN humanitarian chief
UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher speaks to the BBC about the conflict in the Middle East.
March 8, 2026Deadly storms and tornadoes strike US state of Michigan
A series of tornadoes tore through several cities, uprooting trees and destroying homes.
March 7, 2026After Iran, will Trump turn his eyes to Cuba?
During a White House event with the Inter Miami CF soccer team, the US president said the island was “ready to fall”.
March 6, 2026Watch: Obama, Biden and Clinton remember 'tenacious' Jesse Jackson
The three former US presidents were among dozens of high profile figures present at the late civil rights activist's memorial.
March 6, 2026Inside Venezuela's political transition two months after Maduro's ousting
The BBC's Ione Wells reports from the country and speaks to recently freed opposition politicians about the government's future and relations with the US.
March 6, 2026Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' - Reuters
Trump: want to finish Iran then Cuba 'question of time' Reuters
March 5, 2026Timelapse shows change in the flow of ships in the Strait of Hormuz
A timelapse of marine traffic shows the flow of ships has decreased in the Strait of Hormuz.
March 5, 2026Watch: BBC asks Hegseth about reports of strike on school
Asked about the reported bombing of a school in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that the US was "investigating".
March 4, 2026Watch: Footage from across Iran shows scale of strikes
Footage verified by the BBC and news agencies shows large explosions in Iran following US and Israel strikes.
March 3, 2026Texas Trump supporters react to US strikes on Iran
As voters in the state prepare to vote in Tuesday's primary elections, we asked what they make of the events unfolding in the Middle East.
March 3, 2026Watch: The third day of the US-Israeli war with Iran
A fast-moving day saw the conflict widen in the region, with strikes being traded between opposing sides.
March 2, 2026UFC to spend around $60m on White House event
The UFC will spend up to $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro.
February 26, 2026What to know about Trump's State of the Union address
The US president's address to Congress will feature high-profile guests, policy promises and reflections on his first year back in office.
February 24, 2026Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
February 24, 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, 2026Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs - Reuters
Indonesia president says ready to face all possibilities after US Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs Reuters
February 21, 2026UK foreign minister to meet Rubio amid tensions over joint air base - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Police search royal mansion as investigation into king's brother goes on - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Trump says world has 10 days to see if Iran deal reached
The US is surging forces to the Middle East amid negotiations with the Islamic Republic over its nuclear programme.
February 19, 2026