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US senator meets man mistakenly deported to El Salvador But Salvadoran President Bukele says Kilmar Ábrego García - who is at the centre of a US court battle - will stay in custody. Five takeaways from Canada party leaders' big TV debate There were two ghosts in the room during Canada's federal election debate - Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump. Watch: Key moments from Canada's general election debate Four party leaders faced off on Donald Trump, tariffs and security in the only English debate before Election Day. 'My home is worth millions but my kids can't afford to live here' Housing has taken a backseat in Canada's election to Donald Trump's tariffs, but advocates argue the affordability crisis is just as disruptive. Man used police officer mum's gun to kill two at Florida college, police say The 20-year-old alleged gunman began shooting at around lunchtime near the student union building. Could JD Vance meet the most famous Catholic of them all? The US vice-president will meet Italy's prime minister but an audience at the Vatican could also happen, the BBC learns. Menendez brothers' resentencing bid delayed after contentious day in court A hearing set to decide the fate of the convicted killers was delayed after bickering in court. Google has illegal advertising monopoly, judge rules It is the second major case Google has lost in a year, after it was found to have a monopoly on online search. Judge says Trump officials could be found in contempt. What happens next? The Trump administration is headed on a collision course with the judicial branch, a rare and historic scenario. What we know about Kilmar Abrego Garcia and MS-13 allegations BBC Verify looks at the evidence behind allegations that the Salvadoran mistakenly deported to a mega-prison was a dangerous gang member. Trump and Meloni talk up chances of US trade deal with Europe The US president separately said he is confident of making "a very good deal" with China. Zelensky accuses Trump's envoy of spreading 'Russian narratives' Steve Witkoff appeared to suggest that a peace deal hinged on the status of five Ukrainian regions. Trump administration threatens Harvard with foreign student ban Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem accused the institution of "threatening national security". Trump attacks Fed boss Powell for not cutting interest rates The US president says Jerome Powell's "termination" as central bank chair "cannot come fast enough!" Reboot of disaster-hit Fyre Festival postponed, US media reports The organisers of the failed 2017 Fyre Festival are reportedly looking for a new location for the reboot. Smugglers' paradise: How US guns flow to gang-ravaged Haiti The journey of two boxes of weapons reveals a chain of lax laws, absent checks and suspected corruption. Canada party leaders grilled in election debate on how to tackle Trump Frontrunner Mark Carney was tested in Wednesday's French-language debate, the first of two match-ups before the 28 April election. Man deported to El Salvador will never live in US, says White House The White House doubles down on claims Kilmar Ábrego García was in a gang, which his lawyer denies. What Trump really wants from Canada Donald Trump's return to the White House has created flashpoints between the North American neighbours. Canadian workers on edge as car plant hits pause over US tariffs Stellantis will pause operations at its Ontario plant for two weeks, leaving thousands worried about their jobs. Who's who in Canada's federal election Canadians will vote on April 28. Here is a breakdown of who could be the country's next prime minister. A simple guide to Canada's federal election Canada is holding a national election amid growing tension with the US over trade and tariffs. Watch: Michigan town forms human chain to move 9,100 books for shop Community members in the small town of Chelsea passed the books one-by-one to the bookstore's new location a block away. Protester Tasered at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall Six protesters were removed by police officers after the Georgia congresswoman took the stage. Watch: Biden attacks Trump in first speech since leaving White House The former US president says his successor has "done so much damage and so much destruction" in his first days in office. 'It's not right' - Students react to $2bn Harvard funding freeze The US president has also called for the institution to lose a valuable tax break, saying it has not done enough to combat antisemitism on campus. Moment elephants huddle to protect calves during earthquake The behaviour is known as an 'alert circle', a formation meant to protect elephant calves from threats. Who is the man in middle of Maryland deportation case? Officials in the US and El Salvador have been unwilling to return the man home, sparking a legal battle. Detained activist suspected US immigration interview was a trap Mohsen Mahdawi, a former protest leader, was arrested after showing up to the appointment in Vermont. Harvard just stood up to Trump. How long can it last? With billions in the balance, the battle may just be starting between the US government and universities. Trump's chips strategy: The US will struggle to take on Asia America is trying to create a chip industry through isolation and protectionism, when what allowed it to emerge in Asia is the opposite: collaboration. Racially charged row between Musk and South Africa over Starlink The tech billionaire is embroiled in a row with the government over black empowerment legislation. Good cops, bad cops - how Trump's shifting tariff team kept world guessing Competing voices from the White House fuelled uncertainty before the president announced a sweeping pause, experts say.
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