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The British royals are set to arrive on Monday for a visit hosted by President Trump, with a garden party, an address to Congress and a banquet on the schedule.

The impact of the ruling was not immediately clear, but it could send a chilling signal to Chinese tech founders seeking to partner with foreign companies.

With King Charles III and Queen Camilla set to arrive for a state visit with President Trump, we look back at some major moments in previous royal trips to the United States.

The two countries discussed long-term military cooperation, as they opened a memorial for North Korean troops killed in Russia’s war in Ukraine.

The death of the minister, Gen. Sadio Camara, a central figure in the country’s military government, comes amid escalating violence in the region.

In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.

The Royal Canadian Mint says its gold is North American and impeccably sourced. So why is some of it from a Colombian drug cartel?

They signed petitions, organized rallies, and held strategy sessions over karaoke, debating how far to push the authorities in their dispute with a developer.

The former OpenAI business partners are embroiled in a high-stakes dispute over the future of one of the world's top AI companies.

The technique allows police to tap into giant tech-firm databases to find out who was near the scene of a crime and may have been involved.

A new review of state education data shows teacher pay increases can't keep up with inflation and fewer students are enrolled in public schools.

Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions are turning away from stick-builds and embracing prefabricated homes that can withstand fire and extreme weather.

Unlike many cancers, colorectal cancer has become more lethal for people at younger ages. Doctors are sleuthing out why.

The suspected gunman will face charges, including assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon.

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher says his officers suspect the bombing was carried out by the dissident republican group known as the New IRA.

Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from a ballroom after gunfire was heard.

The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.

The man arrested at the event attended by President Trump has been named in US media as Cole Tomas Allen from California.

The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.

Esther Ghey says it is "equally important" the PM hears from bereaved families as well as tech giants.

A 37-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.

Trump says he is still speaking to leaders of both Russia and Ukraine in his bid to end war

Cole Tomas Allen due for arraignment in Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump labels veteran journalist ‘disgraceful’ for reading out accusations from Allen’s alleged manifesto after attack on press gala

There is no military evidence that any destroyed vessels were carrying illicit drugs

Sarah Mullally is on a four-day pilgrimage to Rome which Lambeth Palace says is designed “to strengthen Anglican–Roman Catholic relations

President Trump said on 60 Minutes that political violence has ‘always been there’ and that he is unsure if there is ‘any more now than there was’

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets on Monday, and clashes with police broke out

Police says investigators are now looking for a 47-year-old man, Jefferson Lewis, who was recently released from prison

An eyewitness to the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner said that he does not believe that it was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

Abbas Araghchi has held talks with mediators from Pakistan and Oman as they seek to bridge the wide gap between Tehran and the US

China said Monday it has decided to block Meta's $2 billion acquisition of Manus, a Singaporean AI startup with Chinese roots.

European stocks edged higher at the start of the new trading week as investors keep a close eye on stalled Iran-U.S. peace talks.

President Donald Trump on Saturday cancelled plans to send U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Islamabad, Pakistan for negotiations with Iran.

US president says there’s ‘no reason to meet’ Tehran unless they agree never to have nuclear weaponsHezbollah leader Naim Qassem on Monday rejected Lebanon’s planned direct talks with Israel, calling them a “grave sin” that will destabilise Lebanon.“We categorically reject direct negotiations with Israel, and those in power should know that their actions will not benefit Lebanon or themselves,” Qassem said in a statement, calling on authorities to “back down from their grave sin that is putting Lebanon in a spiral of instability”. Continue reading...

Emily Thornberry says foreign affairs committee already looking into issue and more documents are due to be publishedOn the Today programme this morning Hannah White, director of the Institute for Government thinktank, was asked if she thought it would be a good thing for the Commons privileges committee to investigate the allegations that Keir Starmer lied to MPs about Peter Mandelson’s vetting. She said she thought “the important thing is that the House of Commons gets to make a decision [on whether or not an inquiry should go ahead] on this for itself”.Lindsay Hoyle, the speaker, is expected to announce at 2.30pm whether or not he will allow a vote on a motion for a referral to the privileges committee. If he agrees, MPs will debate that tomorrow.We have campaigned along with many retail employers for substantial legislative measures to combat this growing problem and we are pleased that the government’s crime and policing bill has almost completed its passage through parliament. This government immediately set about tackling the issue and we are now starting to see the results of their investment in policing and funding for more uniformed officer patrols in shopping areas. Continue reading...

Across country, more than 10 people have been injured as Ukrainian prime minister Julia Svyrydenko prepares to visit PolandOver the weekend, Flora Garamvolgyi and Ashifa Kassam also reported on how figures linked to the outgoing Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, have been reportedly rushing to move their wealth out of the country after his electoral defeat earlier this month.“It is a glimpse of the upheaval that has gripped Hungary as it prepares to turn the page on Orbán’s rule. Since he took power in 2010, a small circle of associates aligned with the leader and his Fidesz party have amassed vast fortunes, partly due to their expanding control over the country’s economy and EU-funded contracts for public infrastructure.” Continue reading...

Alleged shooter expected to appear in federal court and could be charged with trying to assassinate TrumpThe suspected gunman who tried to storm the White House correspondents’ dinner was expected to appear in federal court to face criminal charges on Monday.The alleged shooter, identified by law enforcement agencies as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old man from Torrance in southern California, faces charges including assault of a federal officer, discharging a firearm and attempting to kill a federal officer. Continue reading...

Heatwaves reach 45C across India as unseasonably cold weather affects parts of central CanadaWidespread heavy rain is sweeping over southern China. By Wednesday, rainfall totals are expected to exceed 100mm across many parts of Guangxi, Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang, Jiangxi and Hunan provinces, and in some areas as much as 150-200mm.As a result, the Office of the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management have been holding meetings with meteorological and hydrological departments to emphasise the importance of reinforced patrols and emergency responses to mitigate against the probable flooding that the intense rainfall is expected to bring. In particular, reservoirs with known safety concerns must remain empty during the period, as well as through the coming rainy season. Continue reading...

Suspect in Saturday evening’s shooting – Cole Tomas Allen – expected to be formally charged in court todayTrump said he ‘wasn’t worried’ during shootingSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAs we mentioned in the opening post, King Charles and Queen Camilla are visiting the US today on the first day of a four day trip to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrate UK-US relations.Charles, however, will have to walk a tight diplomatic tightrope as the so-called “special relationship” is under serious strain due to Trump’s belittling of the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, for refusing to get actively involved in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Continue reading...

Images in Helen Polley’s post included a marching band, people laying wreaths and ex-serving members giving speeches set to a track by US rapper ChingyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA federal Labor senator has deleted a social media video which mistakenly included audio of an explicit rap song over a carousel of photos of Anzac Day commemorations.Senator Helen Polley, a former shadow minister and current chair of parliament’s committee on law enforcement, posted a video compilation of images paying respect to Australia’s defence forces. Continue reading...

Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous leaders giving speeches marred Anzac Day ceremonies for a second year runningGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn anti-immigration group asked followers how loud they would be booing welcome to country ceremonies at Anzac Day dawn services before multiple events were disrupted on Saturday. But the group has denied orchestrating a campaign, despite doubling down on its criticism of what it called “woke rituals”.Booing by right-wing groups of Indigenous elders giving welcome to country speeches marred Anzac Day ceremonies for a second year running, and sparked another public debate about their role at public events. Uncle Ray Minniecon, who served in the armed forces and was booed while giving a an acknowledgement of country at Sydney’s dawn service, said the mocking was “unexpected and unnecessary, but it happens”. Continue reading...

The move against Manus AI is Beijing’s most aggressive step yet to stanch the loss of AI talent to the U.S., setting up a complicated legal and political fight.

His state visit begins after a gunman rattled Washington, but U.K. officials hope pomp can paper over an Iran war fracture and remind the president of the alliance’s perks.

Officials noted that the suspect never made it into the hotel ballroom, where President Trump and hundreds of journalists were gathered for the White House correspondents’ dinner.

With King Charles III and Queen Camilla set to arrive for a state visit with President Trump, we look back at some major moments in previous royal trips to the United States.

Revenge-based criminal cases against the president’s enemies have not come to fruition. That’s where the U.S. attorneys come in.

Ukrainian attack on captured Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant kills one worker, according to managers installed by Russia.

Russia and North Korea deepen ties with plans for military cooperation and a symbolic memorial museum in Pyongyang.

US-Israeli attacks on Iran under the pretext of ending a nuclear weapons programme are damaging confidence in the NPT.

After gunshots echoed at this year’s Correspondents' dinner, security measures for President Trump came under scrutiny.