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LIVE - Huang agrees to appear before Congress, US lawmakers say, after scandal-hit Nvidia CEO resigns - The AI chipmaker's board of directors announced Jensen Huang's departure days after it emerged he had an affair with a woman believed to be a Chinese spy.
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Russian warship hit by Ukrainian drone in Gulf of Finland -- The attack is thought to be the first time Ukrainian drones have attacked a Russian ship in an open stretch of the Baltic Sea.2 minutes ago
Democrat Scott Colom makes history as Mississippi's first black senator since 19th Century -- In a state Trump won two years ago by 22 points, Colom's victory extends a string of Democratic wins in the Senate. -- US & Canada1 hour ago
One killed and four injured in Washington DC shooting as police confirm suspect also dead -- One victim is in a critical condition and three others have non life-threatening injuries, officials say.3 hours ago
Two children among eight killed in 'devastating' New York building collapse, mayor says -- A further 18 people were injured - one is in a critical condition. Zohran Mamdani also calls for a "comprehensive and thorough" investigation into what happened.38 minutes ago
Hegseth awards medal to war memorial guard who reprimanded him and group -- Specialist Thomas Iglesias was given a Joint Service Commendation Medal for the execution of his duties after Wednesday's incident.1 hour ago
Millions of Ebola dollars missing with staff unpaid while virus spreads, charity says -- Medical staff are going unpaid, lack proper training and are struggling with shortages of essential supplies, MSF warns4 hours ago
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills six Palestinians, health ministry says -- Witnesses say a missile hit a building containing the surgical wards and intensive care units at Nasser hospital, the largest in southern Gaza.7 hours ago
Five new miniature frog species found in eastern Himalayas -- Scientists say the frogs evolved as the Himalayas rose and the Asian monsoon took shape.3 hours ago
Oranges investigated after four girls die in suspected Uganda school poisoning -- The girls started vomiting after eating oranges brought in by a fellow pupil - police are travelling to the village they came from.9 hours ago
'We've got to run': Inside ruined Ukraine power plant under constant drone threat -- Dan Johnson visits one of the country's largest power stations, barely left standing after a ballistic missile strike by Russia.7 hours ago
Hegseth and advisers reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier -- Following a ceremony marking Veterans Day, a group that included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was shouted at to be quiet.18 hours ago
Watch: Vinícius Jr's surprise message to boy who received prosthetic legs after Sudan drone strike -- Real Madrid player Vinícius Jr sent a surprise message to 13-year-old fan Zaher who lost both his legs after being hit by a drone in Khartoum, in 2024.1 day ago
The rise and fall of Jensen Huang - how the tech superstar became mired in scandal - Within days, Huang's status as a seemingly untouchable figure leading the global tech race has crumbled. 3 hrs ago - Business15 minutes ago
'It can kill us': Kenyans fear impact of El Niño with floods predicted -- Forecasters warn that this year's El Niño could be one of the strongest on record, with heavy rain and flooding in Kenya. -- Africa15 minutes ago
Before Scott Colom, these two men were the last black US senators from Mississippi -- The Democratic candidate won in a southern state that had not seated a black senator since 1874.3 hours ago
Can Nigeria's president regain voters' trust after painful first term? -- For Nigerians to feel meaningful improvements, reforms will need to go beyond the promises outlined, analysts say.12 hours ago
Jensen Huang has resigned, what's next for Nvidia? -- The BBC's Samira Hussain reports from Wall Street on what the fall of the tech superstar means for the company and AI.38 minutes ago
'We just ran' - One killed, four injured in shooting near Washington DC gym -- The shooting began Thursday morning local time at a gym in an apartment building about a mile (1.6km) north of the White House.38 minutes ago
Suspected bomb hoax threats force fresh evacuations of Italian schools -- Schools across Italy have received bomb threats for the second day in a row, sparking fresh panic and evacuations.7 hours ago
What we know about Brooklyn building collapse that killed eight people -- Two construction workers and two children were killed when a residential building fell into an adjacent construction site on Wednesday.53 minutes ago
'How does a building just fall?' Neighbours grieve after deadly Brooklyn building collapse -- The accident rattled the usually calm immigrant neighbourhood of Flatbush, New York. At least eight residents, including two children, died in the rubble.1 hour ago
US envoys head to meet Zelensky after talks with Putin in Moscow -- US envoy Steve Witkoff says President Putin has agreed to European negotiators joining the next round of Ukraine talks.1 hour ago
New York Mayor Mamdani praises 'heroism' of building collapse responders -- "People are alive today due to their heroism yesterday," Mamdani tells reporters at a news conference.1 hour ago