Democrats weigh McCarthy's fate as GOP moderates float rules changes to save speaker
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's allies are scrambling to head off a right-wing revolt to oust the California Republican from his job and turning to the constituency that now suddenly holds the cards: House Democrats.
2023-10-02 11:22
Canada's wildfires set to shroud New York City, Northeast in smoky haze
Smoke from wildfires still raging in Canada is expected to blanket part of the Northeast US on Monday, bringing a haze to cities in New York and Massachusetts, forecasters say.
2023-10-02 09:49
Migrants trying to reach the UK cross the Alps on foot
More than 130,000 migrants have entered Italy this year. Many try to head further into Europe.
2023-10-02 08:15
Gabon's predators on the pitch: Inside a paedophile football scandal
BBC Africa Eye speaks to more than 30 witnesses about a network of abuse that continued for decades.
2023-10-02 07:47
Senegal's navy intercepts boats carrying 600 would-be migrants
They were attempting the treacherous crossing to Spain's Canary Islands - a gateway to Europe.
2023-10-02 04:23
All Onewheel electric skateboards recalled after four deaths and multiple injuries reported
All models of Onewheel electric skateboards are being recalled after the maker Future Motion received reports of four deaths of users between 2019 and 2021 and multiple reports of serious injuries.
2023-10-02 03:29
Nigeria's President Tinubu increases wages as national strike looms
The rise is far short of the demands of trade unions angered by the sharp rise in cost of living.
2023-10-02 03:29
Major Supreme Court cases to watch in the new term
The docket includes major cases concerning the intersection between the First Amendment and social media, gun rights, racial gerrymandering and the power of the executive branch.
2023-10-02 02:18
Experts rescue and release 2 dolphins in dangerously shallow waters off of Cape Cod
A group of animal rescuers came to the rescue when two dolphins got stuck in shallow waters off of Cape Cod, with the marine mammals veering dangerously close to stranding.
2023-10-02 02:15
Annual Twin Cities marathon canceled due to extreme heat
The annual Twin Cities marathon has been canceled due to record-breaking heat in Minneapolis and St. Paul, marathon organizers announced Sunday morning.
2023-10-02 00:26
Challenge to McCarthy's speakership would be first in over 100 years
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy could make history this week -- though likely not in the way he wants.
2023-10-02 00:15
Hardline Republicans seek to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
Rep Matt Gaetz will seek to remove the Speaker this week, saying Republicans need "trustworthy" leadership.
2023-10-01 23:45