New York City, New Jersey, and Virginia hold elections, and California may join the redistricting war
Shipping containers swept away in deadly Philippines floods
At least one person has died and residents were forced to seek shelter from the high water on rooftops.
Shein bans all sex dolls after outrage over childlike products
Every listing and image related to the sex dolls has been removed from Shein’s platform, the firm said.
India’s weight-loss drug boom – and the risks behind it
Demand for weight-loss drugs has soared in India, home to millions with obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Trump endorses Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor
Left-wing candidate Zohran Mamdani is leading many opinion polls in Tuesday’s mayoral race.
Mamdani, Cuomo or Sliwa? New Yorkers on their choice for mayor
The BBC asked voters in Manhattan who they think could deliver on their top priorities as the city heads to the polls on Tuesday.
China academic intimidation claim referred to counter-terrorism police
Sensitive research into alleged human rights abuses is alleged to have been shut down by Chinese agents.
Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies at 89
“We were blessed to have her,” said her daughter, actress Laura Dern. The two acted together in many films and the HBO show Enlightened.
Watch: Moment train collides with lorry carrying vehicles
According to police in Texas, the truck was transporting a full load of cars when it stopped on the railroad tracks.
Trump administration will tap emergency fund to pay partial food stamp benefits
The shutdown has deprived more than 40 million Americans of food assistance, known as Snap, since Saturday.
