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Touching moment chimp sees outdoors for the first time

Vanilla, a 28-year-old chimpanzee, had never been outside of a cage or enclosure. She is one of the surviving chimps from the New York-based Laboratory for Experimental Medicine & Surgery in Primates (LEMSIP). Vanilla and her sister, Shake, have a new island home at Save the Chimps in Fort Pierce, Florida.

27 June 2023

Hakeem Jeffries on the left, Mike Johnson on the right.

Watch: Lawmakers clash on Trump's spending bill as Musk sparks row

The world's richest man has called on voters to lawmakers and voice their opposition to the president's Big Beautiful Bill.

A photo of White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, alongside a picture of the BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins.

Ros Atkins on... The White House claims on BBC Gaza coverage

On Tuesday White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt launched an attack on the BBC's coverage of reports that Israeli forces had killed Palestinians near an aid distribution centre in Gaza. She claimed that the BBC took down a story after reviewing footage. The BBC has said the claim is completely wrong and that it stands by its journalism. Ros Atkins from BBC takes a look at the facts.

The sky is orange due to Canada's wildfires.

Watch: Canadian wildfires torch vehicle, turn sky deep red

More than 200 fires are burning in the country, with over 100 of them considered out of control.

Senator Ernst is talking to her constituents in a town hall.

'We are all going to die' - Senator's healthcare comment sparks row

The BBC's Carl Nasman on Senator Joni Ernst's back and forth about Medicaid with a town hall audience member.

A dark mass of murky water erupts into the sky from the Black Diamond Pool in Yellowstone Park.

Watch: Slurry of mud and hot water erupts from Yellowstone pool

A newly-installed web camera captured the moment the national park's Black Diamond Pool in Wyoming belched a dark liquid sludge.

Zebra trotting on an urban road in footage from a home surveillance camera

Zebra crossing: Tennessee police search for animal on the loose

A zebra, described as a pet, is still running free after after being filmed on 31 May galloping on a road in Christiana.

The perpetrator of the Colorado fire attack is pictured.

Watch: How the Boulder attack unfolded using Molotov cocktails

A suspect has been arrested and charged with a federal hate crime and attempted murder, accused of "setting people on fire".

People helping others on the ground in Colorado park with suspect standing nearby watching

Watch: Eyewitness captures video of Colorado attack scene

Eight people were injured after a man "started setting people on fire" at a mall in Boulder, Colorado, police say.

Nada Tawfik is seen in the streets of New York City giving an overview of what happened in court.

Diddy called ex-employee after Cassie lawsuit, court told

"Mia" also said the rap mogul sexually assaulted her "on more than one occasion", though he has denied all allegations.

Former US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters, after a ceremony, at Veterans Memorial Park.

Joe Biden says he's 'feeling good' in first comments since cancer diagnosis

The former president announced earlier this month he had an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer.

Elon Musk speaks alongside U.S. President Donald Trump to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House

Watch: Why's Elon Musk got a black eye?

The tech mogul, whose time as a special government employee has ended, explained how he had got the bruise.

An enormous cloud of smoke billows over Cross Lake in Manitoba, Canada.

Aerial footage shows massive smoke plumes from Canadian wildfires

The Canadian province of Manitoba declared a state of emergency and told 17,000 people to flee wildfires.

Faizan Zaki holding the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy

'Éclaircissement': Watch 13-year-old win US National Spelling Bee

Faizan Zaki correctly spelled the French-derived word "éclaircissement" to secure the title and take home the $52,500 prize.

A house surrounded by cloud and debris flying around

Watch: Severe storm hammers Austin with hail, wind

Severe weather swept through the Central Texas city causing floods, damage and power outages.

Elon Musk holds a chainsaw.

A chainsaw, two hats and Lil X: Musk's eventful time at Doge

The world's richest man spent nearly 130 days working with the Trump istration to slash the federal government.

The BBC's Nomia Iqbal standing outside Harvard

Trump's battle on international students explained... in 70 seconds

The BBC's Nomia Iqbal spoke to students at Harvard University, which is the target of funding cuts and a ban on international student enrollment.

US President Donald Trump speaks at the swearing-in ceremony for Jeanine Pirro.

Trump blasts 'nasty' chicken gibe about his tariff reversals

The president was not pleased with an acronym, standing for "Trump Always Chickens Out", reportedly coined on Wall Street.

Man trying to catch pigeon flying through plane cabin with a jacket

Watch: Loose pigeons cause havoc on plane before take-off

A US flight was delayed after two birds ended up onboard the aircraft, baffling both engers and crew.

A composite image showing the SpaceX Starship launching into orbit on the left, and the moment it loses control on the right.

Moment SpaceX Starship spins out of control in test flight

Fuel leaks on the rocket caused it to begin spinning, leading to an uncontrolled re-entry through Earth's atmosphere.

Police are arresting an escaped inmate from New Orleans.

Moment police capture two escaped New Orleans inmates

The two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Texas, just days after they fled a Louisiana jail with eight other inmates.