Video shows the moment an explosion sent a large fireball into the sky, injuring seven New York City firefighters. The firefighters were responding to reports of garbage, debris, and vehicles on fire when the blast occurred. Five firefighters suffered burns to their hands and face, while the others were hospitalised for serious but non-life-threatening burns, according to New York City Fire Chief John Esposito. Hospital staff expect all injured firefighters to make a full recovery. The cause of the fire and explosion is under investigation.
Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
The BBC's Bernd Debusmann looks at video clips of the strikes that have killed at least 57 people in the Caribbean and Pacific.
The former vice president made her strongest suggestion to date that she will make another presidential bid in 2028 – after losing to Donald Trump last year.
As the shutdown continues with no deal in sight, some federal employees are going without pay.
New satellite images show the White House East Wing has been completely demolished in order to make way for President Trump's ballroom.
The BBC asked people near the White House how they feel about the East Wing coming down to make room for a ballroom.
The building has been torn down to make way for the construction a new $250m (£186m) ballroom at the White House.
Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa took the debate stage for the final time ahead of Election Day in early November.
The mum and the bus driver were recognised by parents and school leaders at East Bethel Elementary in Minnesota.
The 'squashbucklers' climbed into their hollowed out giant gourds, which are grown locally in the US state of Oregon.
Demolition work has begun on part of the White House to make way for President Trump's new ballroom.
US government employees affected by the ongoing shutdown are turning to social media to share how they are passing the unexpected free time.
Protesters took to the streets of American cities to demonstrate against President Trump's policies.
The BBC's Bernd Debusmann Jr and Myroslava Petsa were in the room with Trump and Zelensky for talks on Russia's war against Ukraine.
The BBC's Nada Tawfik breaks down the debate between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Local officials reported that there were no injuries after a silo filled with soybeans collapsed in Martinton, 80 miles south of Chicago.
The US Coast Guard rescued two dozen people after their homes floated away from shore during the storm.
The rocket launched from Starbase, Texas and flew for more than an hour before splash landing into the Indian Ocean.
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury looks at what to expect from the gathering of top bankers and finance ministers.
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