Supreme Court stays out of custody case involving surrogate who refused abortion
The surrogate refused an abortion request from the parents after a scan showed the foetus had a severe heart defect.
Category: America
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials meet on sidelines
In his speech, the US president pondered whether a peace deal would be agreed or whether he would have to take extreme action against Iran.
US to build two military bases in Greenland under new deal with Denmark
The defence deal signed at the UN General Assembly also re-affirms Denmark’s sovereignty over its semi-autonomous Arctic territory.
US judge blocks deportation of DoorDash driver shot by ICE
The delivery driver was transferred from a hospital to a detention centre after the shooting on Sunday.
Trump says he would back ban on diesel exports
Republicans lawmakers have put pressure on the president to curb exports as diesel prices soar to record highs in the US.
American power, AI and a walkout – key moments from Trump's UN speech
BBC correspondents who covered the president’s address on Tuesday assess five key moments.
Flights at major US airports delayed after cable cut by construction workers
The cable had been repaired and airports are resuming normal operations, the US transportation secretary says.
Paramount settles lawsuit with US states, clearing way for $110bn merger with Warner Bros
The deal includes an agreement to produce 30 films a year, or Paramount will be forced to sell off parts of its company.
Man guilty of attempted murder for shooting three men of Palestinian descent in Vermont
The shooting in November 2023 came amid a rise in Islamophobia and antisemitism following the start of the Israel-Gaza war.
'I am frustrated' – Protesters take to the streets after Austin ICE shooting
Protesters gathered in the Texas capital on Sunday after a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and wounded a Venezuelan man.