Texas mall shooting: Heavily armed gunman identified as 33 year old
Texas authorities have named a heavily armed gunman who killed eight people including children at a Dallas shopping mall as Mauricio Garcia, aged 33.
The man, from Dallas himself, was shot dead by a police officer who was attending a different call in the area.
The gunman in Saturday's attack used an AR-15 style rifle and wore combat gear, President Joe Biden said.
Investigators quoted by US media say he may have had far-right links, as suggested by a clothing patch he wore.
Two sources told CBS News - the BBC's US partner - that the patch bore the letters RWDS, standing for "Right Wing Death Squad" - believed to be a neo-Nazi group. read more
Texas authorities have named a heavily armed gunman who killed eight people including children at a Dallas shopping mall as Mauricio Garcia, aged 33.
The man, from Dallas himself, was shot dead by a police officer who was attending a different call in the area.
The gunman in Saturday's attack used an AR-15 style rifle and wore combat gear, President Joe Biden said.
Investigators quoted by US media say he may have had far-right links, as suggested by a clothing patch he wore.
Two sources told CBS News - the BBC's US partner - that the patch bore the letters RWDS, standing for "Right Wing Death Squad" - believed to be a neo-Nazi group. read more
Apple co-founder says AI may make scams harder to spot
Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could make scams and misinformation harder to spot.
Mr Wozniak says he fears the technology will be harnessed by "bad actors".
Speaking to the BBC, he said AI content should be clearly labelled, and regulation was needed for the sector.
The computing pioneer signed a letter in March alongside Elon Musk calling for a pause in the development of the most powerful AI models.
Mr Wozniak, better known in the tech world as Woz, is a Silicon Valley veteran who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs and invented the first Apple computer. read more
Apple co-founder, Steve Wozniak, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could make scams and misinformation harder to spot.
Mr Wozniak says he fears the technology will be harnessed by "bad actors".
Speaking to the BBC, he said AI content should be clearly labelled, and regulation was needed for the sector.
The computing pioneer signed a letter in March alongside Elon Musk calling for a pause in the development of the most powerful AI models.
Mr Wozniak, better known in the tech world as Woz, is a Silicon Valley veteran who co-founded Apple with Steve Jobs and invented the first Apple computer. read more
Israel Gaza strikes kill top militants and 10 civilians
At least 13 Palestinians, including three commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian health officials said eight women and children were among the dead. Another 20 people were injured.
Israel said it had launched an operation targeting militants who posed an imminent threat to its citizens.
Islamic Jihad has vowed revenge and Gaza-based militants are expected to respond with rocket fire into Israel.
Israel officials are said to be preparing for days of fighting.
The strikes were the deadliest since three days of fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad last August. read more
At least 13 Palestinians, including three commanders of the militant group Islamic Jihad, have been killed in Israeli air strikes on the Gaza Strip.
Palestinian health officials said eight women and children were among the dead. Another 20 people were injured.
Israel said it had launched an operation targeting militants who posed an imminent threat to its citizens.
Islamic Jihad has vowed revenge and Gaza-based militants are expected to respond with rocket fire into Israel.
Israel officials are said to be preparing for days of fighting.
The strikes were the deadliest since three days of fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad last August. read more
E Jean Carroll: Jury finds Trump sexually abused writer in NY department store
A jury in a civil case has found former President Donald Trump sexually abused a magazine columnist in a New York department store in the 1990s.
But Mr Trump was found not liable for raping E Jean Carroll in the dressing room of Bergdorf Goodman.
The jury also found Mr Trump liable for defamation for calling the writer's accusations "a Hoax and a lie".
It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault. read more
A jury in a civil case has found former President Donald Trump sexually abused a magazine columnist in a New York department store in the 1990s.
But Mr Trump was found not liable for raping E Jean Carroll in the dressing room of Bergdorf Goodman.
The jury also found Mr Trump liable for defamation for calling the writer's accusations "a Hoax and a lie".
It is the first time Mr Trump has been found legally responsible for a sexual assault. read more
Imran Khan: Pakistan arrests hundreds as former PM charged with corruption
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges a day after his arrest sparked nationwide protests.
Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested, police say, since Mr Khan was held in Islamabad on charges which he denies.
There is tight security at the police guesthouse where he is being detained, which is serving as a courtroom.
The arrest dramatically escalated tensions between Mr Khan and the military at a time of economic crisis.
Conviction would permanently disqualify him from standing for office. Elections are due later this year. read more
Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges a day after his arrest sparked nationwide protests.
Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested, police say, since Mr Khan was held in Islamabad on charges which he denies.
There is tight security at the police guesthouse where he is being detained, which is serving as a courtroom.
The arrest dramatically escalated tensions between Mr Khan and the military at a time of economic crisis.
Conviction would permanently disqualify him from standing for office. Elections are due later this year. read more
House Republicans release probe into Biden family finances
House Republicans have unveiled what they say are records of $10m (£8m) in payments to members of the Biden family from foreign entities.
Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said Joe Biden's relatives had used the family name to enrich themselves, and the president was "involved".
The report itself does not substantiate these claims or implicate Mr Biden. It does not allege illegal conduct.
The White House called the report "baseless innuendo".
Republican leaders pledged to aggressively investigate Mr Biden, his administration and his family when they took over control of the US House of Representatives in last year's midterm election. read more
House Republicans have unveiled what they say are records of $10m (£8m) in payments to members of the Biden family from foreign entities.
Oversight Committee Chair James Comer said Joe Biden's relatives had used the family name to enrich themselves, and the president was "involved".
The report itself does not substantiate these claims or implicate Mr Biden. It does not allege illegal conduct.
The White House called the report "baseless innuendo".
Republican leaders pledged to aggressively investigate Mr Biden, his administration and his family when they took over control of the US House of Representatives in last year's midterm election. read more
YouTuber Trevor Jacob admits to crashing plane for views
A YouTuber who intentionally crashed an airplane for views will plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by cleaning up the site of the crash, US prosecutors say.
Trevor Jacob, 29, posted the video of the plane crash to YouTube in December 2021, implying it was an accident. It has over 2.9 million views to date.
In a plea agreement, he said he filmed the video as part of a product sponsorship deal.
He could face up to 20 years in prison.
The 29-year-old pilot and skydiver has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation, the US justice department said in a statement on Thursday.
In November 2021, Mr Jacob left a Santa Barbara, California airport on a solo flight with cameras mounted on his plane. Along with the cameras, Mr Jacob took a parachute with him, as well as a selfie stick. read more
A YouTuber who intentionally crashed an airplane for views will plead guilty to obstructing a federal investigation by cleaning up the site of the crash, US prosecutors say.
Trevor Jacob, 29, posted the video of the plane crash to YouTube in December 2021, implying it was an accident. It has over 2.9 million views to date.
In a plea agreement, he said he filmed the video as part of a product sponsorship deal.
He could face up to 20 years in prison.
The 29-year-old pilot and skydiver has agreed to plead guilty to one felony count of destruction and concealment with the intent to obstruct a federal investigation, the US justice department said in a statement on Thursday.
In November 2021, Mr Jacob left a Santa Barbara, California airport on a solo flight with cameras mounted on his plane. Along with the cameras, Mr Jacob took a parachute with him, as well as a selfie stick. read more
Turkish opposition dares to dream of Erdogan defeat
Turkey's all-powerful President Erdogan is in the fight of his life against an opposition that has united against him for Sunday's elections.
His main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu appeared before a throng of supporters on Friday, flanked by allies from across the political spectrum who have come together as never before.
As the rain beat down in Ankara, he vowed to restore "peace and democracy".
The man he wants voters to oust after 20 years - Recep Tayyip Erdogan - said he had kept Turkey standing tall despite many challenges, including the economy with its rampant inflation and February's catastrophic double earthquakes.
Both have dominated this febrile campaign for both the presidency and parliament. read more
Turkey's all-powerful President Erdogan is in the fight of his life against an opposition that has united against him for Sunday's elections.
His main rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu appeared before a throng of supporters on Friday, flanked by allies from across the political spectrum who have come together as never before.
As the rain beat down in Ankara, he vowed to restore "peace and democracy".
The man he wants voters to oust after 20 years - Recep Tayyip Erdogan - said he had kept Turkey standing tall despite many challenges, including the economy with its rampant inflation and February's catastrophic double earthquakes.
Both have dominated this febrile campaign for both the presidency and parliament. read more
Cyclone Mocha: Deadly storm hits Bangladesh and Myanmar coast
A powerful cyclone is hitting the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm.
Cyclone Mocha is bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph), which could see dangerous flooding on land around the Bay of Bengal.
Storm surges of up to four metres could swamp villages in low-lying areas.
There are fears it may hit the world's largest refugee camp, Cox's Bazar, where nearly one million people live.
Forecasters warned Cyclone Mocha could be the most powerful storm seen in Bangladesh in nearly two decades. About 500,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas. read more
A powerful cyclone is hitting the coastlines of Bangladesh and Myanmar after intensifying into the equivalent of a category-five storm.
Cyclone Mocha is bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 195kph (120mph), which could see dangerous flooding on land around the Bay of Bengal.
Storm surges of up to four metres could swamp villages in low-lying areas.
There are fears it may hit the world's largest refugee camp, Cox's Bazar, where nearly one million people live.
Forecasters warned Cyclone Mocha could be the most powerful storm seen in Bangladesh in nearly two decades. About 500,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas. read more
Ukraine war: Kyiv not attacking Russian territory - Zelensky
Ukraine has no plans to hit targets in Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in Germany, where Kyiv secured a big new defence aid package.
"We are not attacking Russian territory," he said after talks in Berlin with Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
"We are preparing a counterattack to de-occupy the illegitimately conquered territories," Mr Zelensky added.
Mr Scholz vowed to back Ukraine "for as long as it is necessary", promising €2.7bn (£2.4bn) worth of weapons.
This includes advanced German Leopard tanks and more anti-aircraft systems to defend Ukraine from almost daily deadly Russian missile and drone attacks. read more
Ukraine has no plans to hit targets in Russia, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said in Germany, where Kyiv secured a big new defence aid package.
"We are not attacking Russian territory," he said after talks in Berlin with Chancellor Olaf Scholz.
"We are preparing a counterattack to de-occupy the illegitimately conquered territories," Mr Zelensky added.
Mr Scholz vowed to back Ukraine "for as long as it is necessary", promising €2.7bn (£2.4bn) worth of weapons.
This includes advanced German Leopard tanks and more anti-aircraft systems to defend Ukraine from almost daily deadly Russian missile and drone attacks. read more
Turkey's Erdogan appears to have upper hand after tense night
Turkey's battle for the presidency looks set to go to a run-off, with both contenders adamant they have victory in their grasp.
After 20 years in power, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood on the balcony of his party HQ saying he was convinced he would win another five.
Everything appeared to have fallen into place for his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu to win.
But incomplete results put him behind the president in the first round.
And Mr Erdogan's alliance could also be heading for a majority in parliament.
For months, Turkey's disparate opposition parties had pooled their resources in a bid to bring an end to a president who has extended his power dramatically since a failed coup against him in 2016. read more
Turkey's battle for the presidency looks set to go to a run-off, with both contenders adamant they have victory in their grasp.
After 20 years in power, Recep Tayyip Erdogan stood on the balcony of his party HQ saying he was convinced he would win another five.
Everything appeared to have fallen into place for his opponent Kemal Kilicdaroglu to win.
But incomplete results put him behind the president in the first round.
And Mr Erdogan's alliance could also be heading for a majority in parliament.
For months, Turkey's disparate opposition parties had pooled their resources in a bid to bring an end to a president who has extended his power dramatically since a failed coup against him in 2016. read more
Cambodia: Opposition Candlelight Party barred from July vote
Cambodia's main opposition party and the sole credible challenger to the country's long-time leader Hun Sen has been barred from contesting July's election.
Electoral authorities disqualified the Candlelight Party on Monday for not having the right paperwork.
Party insiders had warned for weeks they were being stymied by red tape.
Critics say with this move, Hun Sen has again eliminated any real challenge for the second election in a row.
In 2018, his Cambodian People's Party won every single seat in the 125-seat National Assembly after the main opposition alliance was dissolved by the politically controlled courts. read more
Cambodia's main opposition party and the sole credible challenger to the country's long-time leader Hun Sen has been barred from contesting July's election.
Electoral authorities disqualified the Candlelight Party on Monday for not having the right paperwork.
Party insiders had warned for weeks they were being stymied by red tape.
Critics say with this move, Hun Sen has again eliminated any real challenge for the second election in a row.
In 2018, his Cambodian People's Party won every single seat in the 125-seat National Assembly after the main opposition alliance was dissolved by the politically controlled courts. read more
Durham report: FBI criticised by special counsel for Trump-Russia inquiry
A long-awaited report has strongly criticised the FBI's handling of its investigation into alleged ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign.
In a 306-page report, special counsel John Durham said the agency's inquiry had lacked "analytical rigor".
He concluded the FBI had not possessed "actual evidence" of collusion between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia before launching an inquiry.
The FBI said it had addressed the issues highlighted in the report.
In the report, Mr Durham - who was appointed by then-Attorney General William Barr in 2019 - accused the FBI of acting on "raw, unanalysed and uncorroborated intelligence". read more
A long-awaited report has strongly criticised the FBI's handling of its investigation into alleged ties between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign.
In a 306-page report, special counsel John Durham said the agency's inquiry had lacked "analytical rigor".
He concluded the FBI had not possessed "actual evidence" of collusion between Donald Trump's campaign and Russia before launching an inquiry.
The FBI said it had addressed the issues highlighted in the report.
In the report, Mr Durham - who was appointed by then-Attorney General William Barr in 2019 - accused the FBI of acting on "raw, unanalysed and uncorroborated intelligence". read more
US debt ceiling: Republicans hopeful of deal to avert default
After emergency talks at the White House, US President Joe Biden and Republican congressional leaders are sounding hopeful that a deal to raise the US debt ceiling is within reach.
But House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters the two sides are still far apart.
The fiscal impasse has forced President Biden to cut short a foreign trip to Asia.
Without a deal, the US could default on its $31.4tr (£25tr) debt by 1 June.
The White House said on Tuesday that Mr Biden is "optimistic" an agreement can be reached. read more
After emergency talks at the White House, US President Joe Biden and Republican congressional leaders are sounding hopeful that a deal to raise the US debt ceiling is within reach.
But House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy told reporters the two sides are still far apart.
The fiscal impasse has forced President Biden to cut short a foreign trip to Asia.
Without a deal, the US could default on its $31.4tr (£25tr) debt by 1 June.
The White House said on Tuesday that Mr Biden is "optimistic" an agreement can be reached. read more
Israel-Gaza: Palestinian family left homeless after strikes
Kamal Nabhan was screaming as he thrust the phone into his cousin's hands, unable to believe what the anonymous caller was telling him.
The men had just got ready to go to afternoon prayers in Jabalia refugee camp. But the routine patterns of life were about to give way to violent destruction, wrought from above with a warning call.
Kamal's cousin Ataf reached out to his relative.
"I took the phone from him and talked to the person on the line," says Ataf. "He said he was from Israeli intelligence, and you have five minutes to evacuate the house."
They began to rush back, telling the Israeli caller he must be mistaken because the building "was full" of disabled people. "[The intelligence officer] said: 'No, immediately evacuate the house,'" says Ataf. read more
Kamal Nabhan was screaming as he thrust the phone into his cousin's hands, unable to believe what the anonymous caller was telling him.
The men had just got ready to go to afternoon prayers in Jabalia refugee camp. But the routine patterns of life were about to give way to violent destruction, wrought from above with a warning call.
Kamal's cousin Ataf reached out to his relative.
"I took the phone from him and talked to the person on the line," says Ataf. "He said he was from Israeli intelligence, and you have five minutes to evacuate the house."
They began to rush back, telling the Israeli caller he must be mistaken because the building "was full" of disabled people. "[The intelligence officer] said: 'No, immediately evacuate the house,'" says Ataf. read more
Italy: F1 race cancelled as deadly floods spark evacuations in Emilia-Romagna area
Five people have been killed and several are missing after heavy rains caused flooding in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region, officials say.
About 5,000 people have been evacuated, and some had to be rescued from roofs by helicopter.
The authorities say 14 rivers have broken their banks, flooding 23 towns. The mayor of Ravenna says his city is now "unrecognisable".
The Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix this weekend has now been cancelled.
Discussions on Wednesday between local authorities and organisers of the race at Imola concluded that the event could not go ahead. read more
Five people have been killed and several are missing after heavy rains caused flooding in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region, officials say.
About 5,000 people have been evacuated, and some had to be rescued from roofs by helicopter.
The authorities say 14 rivers have broken their banks, flooding 23 towns. The mayor of Ravenna says his city is now "unrecognisable".
The Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix this weekend has now been cancelled.
Discussions on Wednesday between local authorities and organisers of the race at Imola concluded that the event could not go ahead. read more
Ukraine war: Russia launches ninth wave of missile attacks on Kyiv this month
Ukraine's capital Kyiv has been attacked from the air by Russia for the ninth time this month.
One person has been killed and two more wounded in a missile strike on Odesa, a Black Sea port city in the south west, officials say.
Blasts were also heard in central regions of Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky and Zhytomyr.
Kyiv's military administration said preliminary information indicated all incoming missiles had been destroyed.
This is the ninth time Russia has launched aerial strikes on the city this month. On Tuesday, Ukraine said it had shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles as part of an "exceptionally dense" attack. read more
Ukraine's capital Kyiv has been attacked from the air by Russia for the ninth time this month.
One person has been killed and two more wounded in a missile strike on Odesa, a Black Sea port city in the south west, officials say.
Blasts were also heard in central regions of Vinnytsia, Khmelnytsky and Zhytomyr.
Kyiv's military administration said preliminary information indicated all incoming missiles had been destroyed.
This is the ninth time Russia has launched aerial strikes on the city this month. On Tuesday, Ukraine said it had shot down six Kinzhal hypersonic missiles as part of an "exceptionally dense" attack. read more
Italy floods leave 13 dead and force 13,000 from their homes
More than 20 rivers have burst their banks in Italy, leaving 13 people dead and forcing thousands from their homes after six months' rainfall fell in a day and a half.
More bodies were found on Thursday after almost every river flooded between Bologna and the north-east coast 115km (70 miles) away.
Some 280 landslides have taken place.
"It was a very bad 48 hours. Water and mud took over our whole village," said Roberta Lazzarini, 71.
Her home of Botteghino di Zocca, south of Bologna, was hit by a torrent on Wednesday. Streets, houses and gardens were inundated and Roberta said she was still scared. read more
More than 20 rivers have burst their banks in Italy, leaving 13 people dead and forcing thousands from their homes after six months' rainfall fell in a day and a half.
More bodies were found on Thursday after almost every river flooded between Bologna and the north-east coast 115km (70 miles) away.
Some 280 landslides have taken place.
"It was a very bad 48 hours. Water and mud took over our whole village," said Roberta Lazzarini, 71.
Her home of Botteghino di Zocca, south of Bologna, was hit by a torrent on Wednesday. Streets, houses and gardens were inundated and Roberta said she was still scared. read more
Assad to attend first Arab League summit since start of Syria war
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is to attend an Arab League summit for the first time since it was suspended from the regional body 12 years ago.
Mr Assad was shunned by many fellow leaders after his government's violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests triggered a civil war in which half a million people have been killed.
Syria was readmitted this month after states which had backed the opposition accepted his grip on power was secure.
They include summit hosts Saudi Arabia.
The rapprochement accelerated following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and north-western Syria in February, when once-hostile powers decided to send humanitarian aid to Syrian government-controlled areas. read more
Syria's President Bashar al-Assad is to attend an Arab League summit for the first time since it was suspended from the regional body 12 years ago.
Mr Assad was shunned by many fellow leaders after his government's violent crackdown on pro-democracy protests triggered a civil war in which half a million people have been killed.
Syria was readmitted this month after states which had backed the opposition accepted his grip on power was secure.
They include summit hosts Saudi Arabia.
The rapprochement accelerated following the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey and north-western Syria in February, when once-hostile powers decided to send humanitarian aid to Syrian government-controlled areas. read more
G7 summit: Zelensky to travel to Japan to take part in G7 summit, reports say
Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to join the G7 summit in Japan, reports say, in a bid to secure strengthened support ahead of a planned counter-offensive in the Ukraine war.
The Ukrainian president is expected to arrive in Hiroshima on Sunday, although his office has not confirmed the visit.
On Friday, Mr Zelensky flew to Saudi Arabia to meet leaders of Arab nations.
The G7 summit kicked off on Friday with a renewed condemnation of Russia and an announcement of further sanctions. read more
Volodymyr Zelensky is planning to join the G7 summit in Japan, reports say, in a bid to secure strengthened support ahead of a planned counter-offensive in the Ukraine war.
The Ukrainian president is expected to arrive in Hiroshima on Sunday, although his office has not confirmed the visit.
On Friday, Mr Zelensky flew to Saudi Arabia to meet leaders of Arab nations.
The G7 summit kicked off on Friday with a renewed condemnation of Russia and an announcement of further sanctions. read more
F-16 fighter jets: US lets allies give jets to Ukraine
The US says it will allow its Western allies to supply Ukraine with advanced fighter jets, including American-made F-16s, in a major boost for Kyiv.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Joe Biden "informed his G7 counterparts" of the decision at the bloc's summit in Japan on Friday.
US troops will also train Kyiv's pilots to use the jets, Mr Sullivan said.
Ukraine has long sought advanced jets and President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as a "historic decision".
The US legally has to approve the re-export of equipment purchased by allies and the move will clear the way for other nations to send their existing stocks of F-16s to Ukraine. read more
The US says it will allow its Western allies to supply Ukraine with advanced fighter jets, including American-made F-16s, in a major boost for Kyiv.
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said President Joe Biden "informed his G7 counterparts" of the decision at the bloc's summit in Japan on Friday.
US troops will also train Kyiv's pilots to use the jets, Mr Sullivan said.
Ukraine has long sought advanced jets and President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as a "historic decision".
The US legally has to approve the re-export of equipment purchased by allies and the move will clear the way for other nations to send their existing stocks of F-16s to Ukraine. read more