Watch: ‘So scary’: massive hail and torrential rain causes chaos in Toronto

Toronto and parts of southern Ontario, Canada, were hit by powerful thunderstorms bringing torrential rain, large hail and damaging winds. The storms caused flooding, downed trees and widespread power outages across the Greater Toronto Area, with thousands of people affected. Videos shared from across the region showed streets overwhelmed by rain and hailstones falling heavily in a matter of minutes.

Watch: Trump $1 commemorative coin goes on sale

The US Mint began selling gold-coloured $1(£0.74) coins featuring President Donald Trump's likeness to mark the country's 250th anniversary.

Watch: Defence calls for one juror to be dismissed in Lindsay Clancy case

The jury has been sent back to continue deliberations after receiving further instructions on the law from the judge.

Watch: Gloria Steinem dedicated her life to fight for women's equality

The feminist icon who became leader of the women's liberation movement in the US died on Wednesday at the age of 92, according to her foundation.

Gloria Steinem talks about her legacy in 2023 BBC interview

The writer and activist who was an icon of the US's feminist movement has died aged 92, her foundation says.

US man struck by lightning describes 'horrific' experience

Thomas Fahmy says he saw "a bright white flash" and instantly fell to the ground.

Another White House renovation? A look at Trump's new helipad

The facility will be the first of its kind at the White House - though critics feel it alters the property's historic grounds.

Watch: From Star Wars to Banksy, the art is with you at new Lucas Museum

The museum, founded Star Wars creator George Lucas and his wife, will feature more than 1,200 works of art.

Watch: What happens now after Lindsay Clancy trial jurors deadlocked again?

The BBC's Ana Faguy was in court and explains whether the case could be headed to a mistrial.

Watch: Jury still unable to reach unanimous decision in Lindsay Clancy case

For a second time in two days, jurors told the judge they could not agree on a verdict in the murder trial.

Tiger Woods in court to reduce DUI charges after plea deal

The golfer accepted a five-year suspension of his driving licence and a $1,000 (£742) fine, as part of a plea agreement with Florida prosecutors.

Watch: Why is JD Vance going after Abdul El-Sayed?

The vice-president and Michigan Democratic senate candidate are in the midst of a war of words that is turning increasingly more personal.

Watch: Astronauts set out on rare all-female spacewalk

For the sixth time in history, a team of two women completed a spacewalk outside the International Space Station.

Watch: Judge orders deadlocked Clancy jurors to keep deliberating

Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three small children in the basement of their family home in Massachusetts in 2023.

Flock's rapidly expanding AI surveillance network facing growing backlash in US

BBC Verify examines the expanding network of Flock cameras in the US and the backlash against it.

What it was like inside court for Tupac Shakur’s murder trial verdict

BBC presenter Anoushka Mutanda-Dougherty describes what it was like when Duane "Keffe D" Davis was found guilty of murdering the famous rapper.

Watch: Moment Duane 'Keffe D' Davis is found guilty of Tupac Shakur's murder

The rapper's killing became one of popular culture's great mysteries, with countless theories but no arrests until 2023.

Watch: Hikers airlifted to safety after flash flooding hits Grand Canyon

About 15 people are thought to be missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding swept through parts of the iconic landmark.

Watch: Marchers reflect on voting rights 63 years after 'I have a dream' speech

This year's March on Washington, held annually to commemorate Martin Luther King's historic speech, called on strengthening voting rights.

Watch: Puppy rescued from drain using a bucket and cheese

The Florida puppy has since been adopted after being turned over to animal control, according to the Tampa Police Department.

BBC at Dolly Parton's Hollywood star as fans pay tribute

The BBC's LA correspondent Shaimaa Khalil spoke to fans gathered to mourn the country music star at her Hollywood Walk of Fame star on Tuesday evening.