The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the US capital has turned green with algae days after it was refilled with water following renovations.

President Donald Trump ordered the revamp last year, claiming the pool had been left in a poor condition by President Joe Biden.

It's had issues with algae for decades. BBC Verify's Jake Horton has looked into what's behind the latest problem.

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Video filmed by the BBC showed dozens of people walking out, some carrying signs expressing concern about the company's controversial work with the US government.

New York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas.

Graham Platner, whose campaign was plagued by scandals, has won the Maine primary and will run as the state's Democratic candidate for the US Senate in the November midterms.

The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports on readiness concerns in the New York-New Jersey region, where eight matches will take place.

The BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.

The US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic".

No one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show.

Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst.

After weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue".

Hundreds of the Hollywood icon's personal possessions have been put up for auction in California.

The individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say.

Strong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday.

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.

An AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online.

According to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up.

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.

Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker.

Firefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported.

A teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition.

No injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region.