Billionaire Bill Gates testified in a closed-door hearing before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the world's most prominent philanthropists, told members he had no knowledge of Epstein's crimes and that Epstein attempted to use information about his personal life to pressure him.
During his opening statement, Gates said he exercised poor judgement in meeting Epstein and was "one of many people who regret ever knowing him".
The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue breaks down the relationship between Gates and Epstein, and how lawmakers reacted to his testimony.
The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.
Fans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary.
Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.
Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.
A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.
No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.
New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations.
The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts.
BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.
At least one person is dead and nine others missing after a chemical explosion at a paper mill in the US state of Washington, authorities said.
