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Tracking the oil tankers seized by the US
BBC Verify has been tracking the Marinera for weeks. Housing, Europe ties, economy... what Canadians are hopeful for in 2026 The BBC spoke to people in Toronto and Montreal to find out what they're optimistic about heading into the new year. The powerful storm system brought blizzard conditions to areas of the Midwest and East Coast causing some travel delays. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for parts of California, including Los Angeles, San Bernardino and San Diego. The White Settlement Police Department is searching for two suspects.
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Watch: AI app apologises over false crime alerts across US
A company behind an AI-powered app called CrimeRadar has apologised for the distress caused by false crime alerts issued to local US communities after a BBC Verify investigation. CrimeRadar uses artificial intelligence to monitor openly available police radio communications, automatically generating a transcript and then producing crime alerts for users across the US. BBC Verify has found multiple instances from Florida to Oregon of CrimeRadar sending misleading and inaccurate alerts about serious crime to local residents - as Thomas Copeland explains. The barge that wrecked in 1918, famous for a dramatic rescue, is now shifting closer to the falls as recent movements carry it further from its original resting spot. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer participated in the annual ceremony that commemorates the eight days of Hanukkah.
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Watch: The Sundance Kid's life in the spotlight
Hollywood icon Robert Redford has died at the age of 89, his publicist has said. The actor was known for his roles in blockbuster movies such as Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and went on to win an Oscar for Ordinary People when he turned his hand to directing. David Sillito looks back at his life. 'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver "just and lasting peace". The US House Oversight Committee has released new surveillance footage recorded hours before the convicted paedophile's death.
Watch: Winning moments from the 77th Emmy Awards
The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles on Sunday night, with shows The Studio, The Pit and Adolescence dominating the awards. Owen Cooper became the youngest ever male Emmy winner at 15-years-old, for his breakout role in the Netflix miniseries Adolescence. Seth Rogan's comedy series The Studio scooped up four Emmys, while The Pitt beat out the likes of Severance and The White Lotus to win Best Drama. 'No doubt' Russia will cross Nato border if Ukraine falls, former US VP says Former US Vice-President Mike Pence calls for security guarantees in Ukraine to help deliver "just and lasting peace". The US House Oversight Committee has released new surveillance footage recorded hours before the convicted paedophile's death.
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BBC reports from house linked to Charlie Kirk shooting suspect
BBC Verify has been to the house in Washington, Utah which has been linked to Tyler Robinson - the suspect in the killing of Charlie Kirk. Sitting in the driveway was a grey car, similar to the model detectives said the suspect had driven to Utah Valley University where Kirk was fatally shot. BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been searching for answers at the location and on social media. Angola: The notorious prison being used in Trump's immigration crackdown The new detention facility inside the prison is designed to hold more than 400 undocumented immigrants convicted of serious crimes. Jackson Denio, a 13-year-old from New Hampshire, might have set the world record for the largest catch of a halibut fish.
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'We got him': Utah governor on how suspect was caught
Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced Thursday that a suspect in the murder of Charlie Kirk was in police custody. Cox said investigators reviewed video footage and identified Tyler Robinson, 22, arriving in a Dodge Challenger vehicle at approximately 08:29 local time on 10 September. When encountered in person by investigators on 12 September, he was observed in clothing consistent to that in previously released footage, including a plain maroon t-shirt, light-coloured shorts, a black hat with a white logo and light-coloured shoes. Can Trump send National Guard troops to Chicago? Trump has said we're going in, when asked about sending National Guard troops to Chicago, but does he have the power to do this?
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New clues in hunt for Charlie Kirk's killer
The FBI has released new footage showing the suspect in the killing of US activist Charlie Kirk running across a roof - from where the fatal shot was fired - before dropping to the ground and crossing a road. As the authorities continue their search, BBC Verify's Nick Beake has been looking at the footage and what we know about his escape. Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The group said they are making their own list of Jeffrey Epstein's associates and called for the release of all files related to the investigation. The molten magma streamed down one of the world's most active volcanoes and put on another fiery show on the Island of Hawaii.
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Watch: New video of moment shooting suspect flees scene
Utah authorities have released CCTV footage showing the Charlie Kirk shooting suspect fleeing the scene at Utah Valley University. The video shows a figure dressed in black running across a roof before dropping down to the ground and fleeing towards a wooded area. Authorities say the suspect was wearing Converse shoes, sunglasses and a distinctive black T-shirt with an American flag and an eagle. Watch: Key moments from RFK Jr's heated Senate hearing The US health secretary faced questions on Covid deaths and vaccines a week after firing the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The group said they are making their own list of Jeffrey Epstein's associates and called for the release of all files related to the investigation.
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