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Watch: Rihanna's baby bump and suits galore - Key looks from the 2025 Met Gala

Rhianna's baby bump and looks served by the likes of Cardi B and the Kardashian-Jenner sisters - here are the most iconic outfits at the 2025 Met Gala, one of the world's biggest nights in fashion.

The theme for this year's event, held Monday at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, was "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style," the first since 2003 to focus exclusively on menswear.

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Prime Minister Mark Carney

What Canada's Mark Carney can expect when he meets Trump

The BBC's Anthony Zurcher looks at how past Oval Office meetings could set the tone for the prime minister's visit to Washington.

Lily Jamali stands on pier 33

Watch: BBC reports from pier 33 - the gateway to Alcatraz

As Trump orders the reopening of the notorious prison, Lily Jamali takes a closer look at what draws tourists there.

California Governor Gavin Newsom stands in front of the US and the Californian flags.

Gavin Newsom on why Democrats got 'crushed' by Trump

California's governor was also asked by BBC Newsnight about his rumoured White House ambitions.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney holds his first press conference since forming government.

Carney explains rare step of asking Charles to open parliament

The prime minister also laid out how he will approach forthcoming talks with President Donald Trump.

Tammy Bruce speaks to reporters.

'Well there you go' - watch moment spokeswoman learns Waltz news

Tammy Bruce found out about Mike Waltz's job change from a reporter during a news briefing on Thursday.

Trump in the White House.

Watch: Trump says US kids might have 'two dolls instead of 30' due to tariffs

The US president was addressing possible shortages due to tariffs on China during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.

A Kangaroo is seen hopping down a US interstate

Watch: Runaway kangaroo closes stretch of Alabama interstate

Runaway kangaroo 'Sheila' shut down part of an interstate in Alabama before being caught.

Kamala Harris speaking on stage at podium with finger pointed in the air

Kamala Harris hits out at Trump in first major speech since losing election

The former vice-president criticises the administration's agenda.

Donald Trump on the White House lawn wearing a navy jacket and red tie

Watch: Trump jokes he'd 'like to be Pope'

Donald Trump told reporters he had "no preference" over who the conclave would elect as the new pope.

Split screen image shows an archival image of the Clayborn Temple in black and white and the temple on fire on the right-hand side.

Fire destroys historic US church with ties to MLK

The Clayborn Temple in Memphis, Tennessee, was the organising centre for Martin Luther King Jr's final campaign in 1968.

Mark Carney wears a blue Oxford shirt, no tie with a blue jacket facing BBC Economics Editor Faisal Islam, who wears a grey suit and striped tie.

Will Canada's newly-elected PM agree to meet Trump?

As the polls closed in Canada, Mark Carney told the BBC there's a partnership to be had with the US, but it will be "on our terms".

Split screen of a woman and a man

Relief, disappointment or surprise? Canadians react to election result

The BBC asked voters to share their responses as the Liberals' victory became clear on the night.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney reacts on stage at the Liberal Party election night.

Watch: How Canada's election night unfolded

An unprecedented win and a message to Trump - a look at how Mark Carney's Liberal Party claimed victory.

BBC reporter is in the Liberal Party HQ.

Watch: Moment Liberal supporters cheer projected Canadian election win

Carney supporters erupted into cheers as the party was projected to form a government, reports our correspondent.

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One upon departure at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on April 27, 2025.

Watch: Trump's first 100 days… in just 2 minutes

Clashes, cuts and dozens of executive orders - how the US president's second term is off to a whirlwind start.

A long, white racing boat leaves the water and flies into the air.

Watch: Crew survives after powerboat goes airborne and crashes

The race team told BBC News that both drivers were treated, released, and are recovering well, though still sore.

Lyse Doucet wearing red coat standing in front of Parliament Hill

The 'Trump effect' and other things to watch for as Canada votes

The BBC's Lyse Doucet breaks down the key issues weighing on voters' minds as Canadians cast their ballots.

A split screen showing a woman with brown hair on the left and a man with a beard on the right.

Watch: What do Americans make of the Canadian election?

The BBC asked people in Washington DC if they follow Canadian politics and about the future of US-Canada relations.

Rachel Reeves speaks with BBC Economics editor Faisal Islam

Reeves: There is a deal to be done with the US

Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks to the BBC ahead of talks with her US counterpart in Washington on Friday.

Split screen of a man and a woman

What do Canadians really care about (beyond Trump)

The BBC asked voters across the country what issues are most important to them ahead of Monday's election.