Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran

Flip flop or deliberate? - Unpacking Trump’s strategy on Iran President Donald Trump cancelled strikes on Iran after earlier threatening that the US would strike the country on Thursday night. He cited negotiations for cancelling the strikes. The BBC's Gary O'Donoghue looks at Trump's mixed messaging over Iran and the questions it raises. 10 hours ago Donald Trump Iran war United States Share Save 'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial Democrat The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. US & Canada Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful storm Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday. US & Canada BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforced Nada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility. US & Canada No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy Center An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online. US & Canada Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over Massachusetts According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up. US & Canada Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthday 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. US & Canada Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words? Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker. US & Canada Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the air Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported. US & Canada Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling bee A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition. US & Canada California winery blaze erupts in scorching fireballs No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region. US & Canada Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket prices New York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations. US & Canada We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we found The BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts. US & Canada What it was like inside court as Matthew Perry's assistant was sentenced BBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison. US & Canada Watch: Community gathers as workers remain missing after chemical blast