The 70-year-old liberal justice plans to stay on the bench, as Donald Trump accuses Democrats of rushing to appoint judges.

The messages tell recipients they have been selected "to pick cotton" or “chosen to be a slave", authorities say.

The main UN aid agency in Gaza says Israel has failed to meet a US deadline to boost aid to the territory or risk a reduction ...

Officials in rural South Carolina say the female rhesus monkeys escaped into the wild after their pen was left open.

Ukrainians on the front lines tell the BBC's James Waterhouse that their country’s survival is in the hands of Americans.

A talent agent who supplied actors to shows on the BBC and Netflix withheld cash due to them, former clients claim.

As counting continues, the president-elect's party is just three seats short of a majority in the House of Representatives ...

In a decisive victory, Trump wins a series of swing states, while his Republican Party also gains control of the Senate.

BBC News is on hand with a wealth of coverage throughout the US election night and beyond. The latest news, analysis and results will be available from 22:00 GMT (17:00 EST) on Tuesday, 5 November, ...

US businessman Todd Johnson signs a purchase agreement to acquire a majority stake in National League side Woking.

Russell Martin spoke to BBC Match of the Day after Southampton's defeat to Wolves: "It's football and it's about how we ...

Global political risk expert says disinformation paired with a close outcome poses the biggest risk in the US.