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Trump lays wreath at Arlington cemetery ceremony

US President Donald Trump, Vice-President JD Vance, and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington DC.

They stood by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honour fallen American service members.

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King Charles III sits on a throne while looking at the camera, Mark Carney stands in front of him clapping.

Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada

A look at the King's historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and opening of the Canadian parliament.

Lava spews out of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava as high as the Eiffel Tower

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again in Hawaii.

Naval ship in front of Brooklyn Bridge

Video shows ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge

Two people have been killed and at least 19 others injured after a tall Mexican Navy training sailboat crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge.

A white building with fire emerging from inside

Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana

Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.

A parent holding a child on the left and Will Grant on the right.

Watch: Should judges be able to block Trump on birthright citizenship?

The BBC's Will Grant looks at what happened with the case at the US Supreme Court, which has left the justices divided.

A composite image showing a woman on the left and Magna Carta on the right.

Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library

A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.

On right side, RFK Jr standing up. On left side, Ben Cohen being removed by police

Watch: Moment Ben & Jerry's co-founder interrupts RFK Jr speech

The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, was part of a protest in the US Senate.

Nada Tawfik on the left and a sketch of Cassie on the right.

Abuse and blackmail - Cassie describes Diddy relationship at trial

The prosecution wrapped up its questioning of Ventura, who will return to the stand on Thursday for cross-examination by Combs' lawyers.

Representative Moore falls as during an hour-longs markup meeting.

Congressman falls asleep during an all-night House meeting

Watch the moment Representative Blake Moore's name is called and a colleague nudges him awake.

John Sudworth on the left and a sketch of Cassie on the right.

Watch: Cassie details violent relationship with Diddy at trial

In an emotional testimony, the singer said she was forced to participate in her former partner's "freak-offs".

Nada Tawfik on the left and a sketch of "Diddy" on the right.

Watch: Coercion or consent? Opening statements in Diddy trial

Prosecutors allege the rapper used fame and violence to sexually abuse women, while the rapper's attorneys defended his "swinger" lifestyle.

Stephen Miller, the White House deputy chief of staff wearing a suit and tie

White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus

Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration

Chicagoans react to the new pope being named

'The first reaction was shock' - Chicagoans react to Pope Leo XIV

Born in the Windy City in 1955 to parents of Spanish and Franco-Italian descent, Prevost served as an altar boy and was ordained in 1982.

Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office

Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country

The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action.

Louis Provost wearing a pink shirt raises arms in celebration

Oh my God, it's Rob! - Pope's brother speaks of joy

Pope Leo XIV's brother Louis says nothing will be the same again after his appointment.

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'He's one of us' - Catholic Americans react to first US-born pope

Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, where he served as an altar boy and was ordained as a priest in 1982.

Protesters, some wearing face masks, sunglasses and head scarfs, enter an open door, with dozens more protesters behind them.

Watch: Moment protesters storm into Columbia University library

New York police have arrested more than 70 pro-Palestinian protesters after they occupied the main library at Columbia University.

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What do Canadians make of Carney's meeting with Trump?

The prime minister reiterated that Canada "is not for sale" during Tuesday's meeting at the White House.

Joe Biden speaks to the BBC in an interview

Biden: Withdrawing from 2024 race earlier 'wouldn't have mattered'

The former US president says he has no regrets over his late withdrawal in the contest against Donald Trump.

Joe Biden and Nick Robinson sit opposite each other

Watch: Biden's first interview since leaving the White House

Former US President Joe Biden talks Trump, Russia and US-Europe relations with the BBC's Today programme.