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“If we believed that the government of India was actively interfering in any democratic process, we probably would not be taking this trip,” said the senior government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity in a briefing to reporters ahead of Prime Minister Carney’s visit to India. BBC News

Hilary Knight, captain of the US women’s ice hockey team that won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, said comments made by US President Donald Trump to the US men’s ice hockey team were ‘distasteful’. She added that ‘whatever’s going on should never outshine or minimise their work and our …

The terminated FBI staffers all participated in a probe into Trump’s handling of classified documents after his first term. BBC News

The UFC will spend around $60m (£44.3m) on its one-of-a-kind event at the White House, according to TKO Group Holdings chief Mark Shapiro. The promotion is set to host an unprecedented show at the White House on 14 June to mark 250 years of American independence. US President Donald Trump …

The Clintons have previously accused the panel’s Republican leader, James Comer, of “partisan politics” in his handling of the investigation. They described the legal summonses as “nothing more than a ploy to attempt to embarrass political rivals, as President Trump has directed”. BBC News

NASA has revealed details of an incident aboard the ISS that prompted the first medical evacuation in the space station’s 25-year history. On 7 January, astronaut Mike Fincke “experienced a medical event that required immediate attention from my incredible crewmates”, according to a statement by him, which NASA shared online. …

White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson said on Tuesday that “by releasing thousands of pages of documents, cooperating with the House Oversight Committee’s subpoena request, signing the Epstein Files Transparency Act, and calling for more investigations into Epstein’s Democrat friends, President Trump has done more for Epstein’s victims than anyone before …

Casey Means was questioned in a confirmation hearing on everything from her stance on the flu shot to her lack of an active medical licence. BBC News

The men’s team was criticised after several players appeared to laugh when Trump made his comment, but Knight said: “I think there’s a genuine level of support there and respect. That’s being overshadowed by a quick lapse. “The guys were in a tough spot, so I think it’s a shame …

Once elected in November, Mamdani asked Tisch, an appointee of former Mayor Eric Adams, to continue serving. Retaining Tisch, largely popular with moderates and business leaders, was viewed by some as Mamdani’s way to allay concerns he would be soft on crime. BBC News

The identity of those on board the vessel remains unclear. BBC News

In the show, the cottage belongs to Hollander, the star player and team captain of the fictional Montreal Voyageurs, who invites fellow professional ice hockey player Rozanov to spend a quiet, romantic weekend there with him away from the public eye. BBC News

Last year, Summers expressed “regret” over his links with Epstein, while addressing Harvard students. BBC News

A sinkhole opened up at a busy Omaha intersection on 24 February, swallowing two vehicles, CCTV footage shared by the Omaha police department showed. Reports said that the road will remain closed in case the sinkhole expands. No one was hurt in the incident. BBC News

The US president’s speech to Congress included spats with political rivals and special guests. BBC News

President Donald Trump said the US “is winning again” – making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours. BBC News

He took a long time to say a little.   Donald Trump was on his feet for 1 hour and 48 minutes but, ultimately, this state of the union address was a news event lacking a news line. We heard a lot of what we’d heard before. He spoke of a …

The actor says his daughter “will be remembered for the light and joy she brought into the world”. BBC News

A Democratic ejection and a patriotic parade by ice hockey players were among the colourful moments during the State of the Union address. BBC News

US President Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address at the US Capitol, outlining his administration’s accomplishments and his vision for the year ahead. During his wide-ranging speech, which lasted 1 hour and 48 minutes, Trump made the case that America had improved under his watch. The BBC’s …