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LIVE - Trump unhurt and suspect in custody after shots fired at White House correspondents' dinner - The US president is rushed out of the event at a Washington hotel, as police say the man, 31, had multiple weapons and was a "lone actor".53 minutes ago
What it was like in the room as shots rang out at correspondents' dinner -- The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue describes the moment he and others dived for cover as shots rang out at the venue.3 hours ago
Mexico says US agents killed in crash weren't permitted to operate there -- The two Americans who reportedly worked for the CIA died in a car crash after a Mexican-led operation to destroy a drug lab.12 hours ago
Palestinians in West Bank and some in Gaza vote in local elections -- Local elections have been held in the occupied West Bank and in one Gazan city, though Hamas and other groups are not taking part.14 hours ago
Trump cancels US envoys' trip to Pakistan for talks on Iran war -- Iran had earlier said there were no plans for a direct meeting with a US delegation led by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.53 minutes ago
Netanyahu orders army to 'vigorously attack' Hezbollah in Lebanon -- The Israeli PM's directive comes as six people were killed by strikes in Lebanon despite a ceasefire being extended by three weeks.7 hours ago
Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali -- Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.17 hours ago
Rights groups critical as Venezuela prisoner release scheme 'coming to an end' -- More than 500 political prisoners are thought to still be in jail, despite the releases since the amnesty law was brought in.12 hours ago
Orbán steps down from Hungarian parliament after landslide defeat -- The outgoing prime minister will not take up his seat after leading his party back into opposition.12 hours ago
Thirty-one sloths die in Florida before opening of attraction -- Many died due to conditions at a warehouse they'd been shipped to, while others arrived dead, authorities say.17 hours ago
Seven dead in major Russian attack on Ukraine -- The city of Dnipro was hardest hit, with officials saying four died in a strike on a residential building.21 hours ago
Thousands at risk after multi-million dollar Everest flood warning system left to rust -- The flood warning system at Imja glacial lake has not been maintained since 2016, fearful locals tell BBC.1 day ago
'We cried together': Trump's deportation drive forces tough decisions for couples -- The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.22 hours ago
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A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism -- Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.1 day ago
Katya Adler: Europe's Nato allies push back at reported US threat to Spain -- Souring relations between Europe and the US have reared their Medusa-like head again, writes the BBC's Europe editor.14 hours ago
The Kashmir town trying to win back tourists after a deadly attack -- A year after the Pahalgam attack, tourism has slowed in Indian-administered Kashmir, hitting lives and livelihoods.1 day ago
Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint -- Surveillance video released by Donald Trump shows the suspect running past metal detectors as security agents draw their guns.53 minutes ago
'You just didn't know': Gary O'Donoghue describes confusion and fears at correspondents' dinner -- Police say a man charged security outside of the dining room and was armed with multiple weapons.3 hours ago
Watch: How one orangutan braved new bridge to unite his split community -- The forest where the Sumatran orangutans live has been split by a road.13 hours ago
Hope in Gaza as 300 couples get married at one time -- The 300 couples were selected in a draw of nearly 2,000 people to be a part of the joint celebration.14 hours ago
Epstein survivor: Meeting the King would be a 'grand step' -- A Buckingham Palace source confirmed the Royals will not meet with survivors of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during their state visit to the US.1 day ago
In 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.1 hour ago
How the Irish novelty song that 'toppled' Céline Dion is making a comeback -- Aon Focal Eile by Richie Kavanagh topped the Irish charts 30 years ago for seven weeks.2 hours ago
What we know about the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner -- US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.1 hour ago
Moment Trump rushed from White House Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard -- The US president was midway through a conversation before loud bangs rang out at the venue and he was quickly escorted to safety.5 hours ago