Gunshots heard in Texas megachurch

People are seen fleeing inside the Houston church - one of the largest evangelical churches in the US.

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'They've both got pyramids': Biden gaffe sparks memes

By confusing the Mexican and Egyptian presidents Joe Biden sparked jokes in both countries.

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Senate advances aid package for Ukraine and Israel

The Senate will begin to consider a $95b package that does not include border security measures.

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US FCC makes AI-generated robocalls illegal

The moves comes as concerns grow around misinformation and artificial intelligence ahead of the US election.

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Collapsing cliffs and washed-out roads after California storms

Days of heavy rainfall in California have caused flooding and mudslides, leaving infrastructure damaged.

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What is the Pineapple Express and why has it drenched California?

The record rain pounding California is part of a common weather pattern.

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Noah Lyles wants 'all the Olympic medals' after 60m personal best in Boston

American Noah Lyles says he is "coming after everything" at Paris 2024 after setting a 60m personal best in Boston.

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Groundhog Day: Did Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow?

America's favourite groundhog - and meteorologist - predicted an early spring at this year's ceremony.

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Biden sanctions Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

The US president sanctions four Israeli settlers accused of attacking Palestinians.

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UPS to cut 12,000 jobs after 'disappointing' year

The parcel delivery giant said it was looking for $1bn in savings, as AI makes up for the jobs.

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Charles Littlejohn: Man who leaked Trump's tax returns sentenced to five years

Charles Littlejohn stole the tax data of the former president and thousands of wealthy Americans.

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Dying ex-mobster who stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers is spared prison time

The 76-year-old thief's lawyers had asked for leniency as he has a life expectancy of six months.

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X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after explicit AI images of her go viral

Twitter says the move is to prioritise safety, after fake explicit images of the singer went viral.

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Biden vows border 'shut down' if Congress passes deal

President Biden's statement came as he pushed US lawmakers to pass bipartisan border security bill.

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Icon of the Seas: World's largest cruise ship to set sail from Miami

The 20-deck Icon of the Seas' maiden voyage comes amid concerns about the vessel's methane emissions.

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Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation

Explicit images of the popstar were spread millions of times on social media before being removed.

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Microsoft video games division lays off 1,900 staff

The announcement comes three months after the firm closed its huge merger with Activision-Blizzard.

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Who could Donald Trump pick for vice-president if he wins nomination?

Donald Trump hasn't clinched the Republican nomination yet, but some are already vying to run with him.

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Colorado pastor accused of multimillion dollar crypto scheme

Prosecutors allege he created and sold a "practically worthless" cryptocurrency to fund his lifestyle.

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Canada sets two-year cap on foreign students

It's time to "rein in" a system for foreign students that's "a bit of a mess", the immigration minister said.

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