POLITICSWhat we know about the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' DinnerUS President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump were rushed from the premises after gunfire was heard.BBC News·April 26, 2026
POLITICSTrump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UKIn a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.BBC News·April 24, 2026
POLITICSAuthorities arrest special forces soldier who allegedly made $400K on Polymarket bet involving Maduro operationThe soldier is accused of using classified government information to inform a wager on the prediction market Polymarket.TechCrunch·April 23, 2026
POLITICSUS government watchdog to investigate Epstein files releaseThe justice department's inspector general will review the withholding and overdue release of secret files.BBC News·April 23, 2026
POLITICSHealth data of 500,000 people offered for sale online in China after UK Biobank breachThe government said medical data was affected but no personally identifiable information had been made available.BBC News·April 23, 2026
POLITICS'I can't stop using it' - under-16s have their say on possible social media banThirty three children discussed possible limits the government are considering on social media.BBC News·April 22, 2026
POLITICSTrump buys time for Iran deal after frantic day of diplomacyThe US president's decision marked the second time in as many weeks he has backed off a threat to escalate the war, buying more timeBBC News·April 22, 2026
POLITICSIf Plaid win in Wales, that won't mean independence - at least not yetIn the Senedd campaign, are weighing up whether the issue of Welsh independence is a vote winner or loser.BBC News·April 21, 2026
POLITICSGovernment to propose electricity price changes in clean power pushThe war in the Middle East has brought renewed attention to Britain's vulnerability to energy price shocks.BBC News·April 21, 2026
POLITICSPhones to be banned in schools by law in England under government plansEducation minister Jacqui Smith said the move would create "a clear legal requirement for schools".BBC News·April 20, 2026
POLITICSWhat we know about the Iranian ship seized by the USThe US has intercepted an Iranian ship entering the Gulf as part of its naval blockade, US President Donald Trump has said.BBC News·April 20, 2026
POLITICSAre insider traders making millions from Trump's announcements?The BBC has found significant spikes in activity shortly before the US president made some announcements.BBC News·April 20, 2026
