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Dozens of Americans and Canadians are among hundreds of people who are missing following a deadly flash flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali authorities say. More than 150 people are so far known to have died, according to the authorities. The US State Department said it was aware …

More than 10 expert witnesses testified for both the defence and the prosecution, including some who clashed with lawyers over Clancy’s mental health. Over the course of her treatment, Clancy was put on over a dozen medications, and sought help from a suicide hotline and the emergency room. Clancy’s team …

Alleged 9/11 terror attacks mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed will stand trial in June 2028, more than a quarter of a century after what the US government has called “the most egregious criminal act on American soil in modern history”. A military judge ruled the trial would start in two years …

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The alleged mastermind behind the September 11 terror attacks will go on military trial in 2028, a judge has ruled. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed has been held at Guantanamo Bay, the US detention camp in Cuba, since 2006. The 61-year-old, of Pakistan, is accused of orchestrating the 9/11 atrocities almost 25 …

As part of the settlement, the social media giant has agreed to make a number of changes to the way Instagram and Facebook operate for its youngest users. Some experts say it is long overdue. The new safety barriers include a two-hour time limit across both platforms, which will be …

The world’s most valuable company has again defied eye-watering forecasts, delivering a bumper set of financial results. Nvidia, the chipmaker valued at more than $5.1bn (£3.8bn) and powering much of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, said gross profit hit $133.3bn (£98bn) in the first half of the year. The company’s …

Women’s Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu has confirmed she will not compete during the 2026-27 season. Liu, 21, became the first American female since 2002 to win Olympic gold in women’s singles in February at the Milano Cortina Games, where she also helped the United States to claim gold …

The late Dolly Parton was known for more than just her music, acting and philanthropy. Her signature looks on and off stage made her one of entertainment’s most recognisable stars. Culture correspondent Noor Nanji takes a look at the country legend’s larger-than-life style, its influences, and how Parton used it …

The Trump administration has threatened to demolish the Kennedy Center if planned renovations for the performing arts venue are not allowed to be carried out, court documents show. Attorneys from the justice department have also asked for President Donald Trump’s name to be put back on the building after it …

Meta has agreed to pay up to $16.68bn (£12.26bn) to dozens of US states to settle claims that its social media platforms harmed children. However, the company has denied wrongdoing while agreeing to the settlement, according to court papers. The landmark trial – the biggest ever of its kind – …

Social media giant Meta has reached a settlement with 29 US states to resolve a court case related to child safety on Facebook and Instagram. The tech company will pay a maximum of $16.68bn (£12.26bn), according to court documents. The settlement requires Meta introduce certain rules for teenage users, including …

Further details have emerged over the prostitution sting that led to the arrest of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York at a US trailer park. York, the co-owner of Leeds United and Rangers FC, was arrested on Sunday morning at a mobile home community in East Palestine, Ohio. The NFL …

The head-to-head was set up after the pair emerged as the top two from a wider field of candidates during an initial contest earlier this month. Norman is a supporter of Trump and has voted in favour of many of his policies. But in 2024, he initially backed Trump’s primary …

Even though she avoided partisan politics, Parton was never apolitical – speaking about subjects including women’s rights, LGBTQ equality and Black Lives Matter. That commitment to speaking her mind, and her “amazing sense of self”, Phillips said, was integral to Parton’s near-universal appeal and self-styled diplomacy. “She has always been …

But power has limits. Trump’s second term has been a continuous test of those limits – and, at times, a lesson in finding exactly where they are. While obvious differences exist between a shooting war in Iran and a trade dispute with Canada, the lessons are not dissimilar. In both, …

The US is aware of a reported Iranian threat to Barron Trump’s life, the Secret Service has said. It follows Iranian state television broadcasting a video that appears to threaten the life of Donald Trump’s youngest son. Secret Service spokesman Nate Herring said: “The US Secret Service is aware of …

Two Americans have died from measles, the first such deaths this year in the US, as the country grapples with the highest number of cases in more than three decades. Health officials said on Tuesday that the two Pennsylvania residents were both unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County. Pennsylvania has been …

The Trump administration plans to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who entered the US as short-term visitors and later applied for asylum. “Obtaining a visa in order to seek asylum is fraud – which is grounds for visa revocation,” US State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott said. Pigott said the …

Ghislaine Maxwell has lost a bid to overturn her conviction for helping Jeffrey Epstein abuse girls. US judge Paul Engelmayer said her claims were without merit and almost all were frivolous. Maxwell was sentenced to 20 years in prison in June 2022 for trafficking girls to Epstein for sex during …