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'I'm ashamed my father was a Capitol Hill rioter'

Over the past five years, Robyn Sweet became more concerned as her father became immersed in far-right conspiracy theories. Then she saw the picture of him in handcuffs inside the US Capitol building on 6 January.

Douglas Sweet declined to be interviewed by the BBC.

He is one of hundreds of pro-Trump protesters who stormed the US Capitol four months ago. We look at how many people have been arrested, and ask what punishment they might face.

10 May 2021

US Capitol riots

United States Capitol

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.

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.

King Charles III sits on a throne while looking at the camera, Mark Carney stands in front of him clapping.

Key highlights from the King's speech in Canada

A look at the King's historic 2025 visit to Ottawa and opening of the Canadian parliament.

Donald Trump puts his hand on a wreath

Trump lays wreath at Arlington cemetery ceremony

The US president has attended a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, near Washington DC.

Lava spews out of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano

Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spews lava as high as the Eiffel Tower

One of the world's most active volcanoes has erupted again in Hawaii.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla as they arrive at Ottawa Airport for their two-day visit to Canada.

Why King Charles III's trip to Canada is more than just a royal visit

BBC royal correspondent Daniela Relph on King Charles III's trip to Canada where he will open the country’s parliament.

Split screen of two women in a street outside.

What do Canadians make of the monarchy in the Trump era?

Kermit the Frog is talking to students at the University of Maryland as the commencement speaker.

'Leap together' - watch Kermit's advice to graduating students

The famous frog gave the commencement speech at the University of Maryland where Muppets creator Jim Henson graduated in 1960.

An officer holds a kangaroo in an alley.

Watch: Moment police apprehend a runaway kangaroo in Colorado

Body camera footage shows officers chase and catch Irwin the kangaroo in the US city of Durango.

A woman looks over her left shoulder among a crowd of graduates wearing baby blue robes and graduation caps.

Graduates boo Columbia University head over protester's detention

Students objecting to the detention of a pro-Palestinian protester by immigration authorities chant “Free Mahmoud”.

A police car hit by lightning.

Watch: Moment police car is hit by lightning in Oklahoma

Severe weather stormed through the Midwest and South over the weekend and into Monday.

US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a hearing with the Senate Committee.

Kristi Noem incorrectly defines 'habeas corpus' in Senate hearing

Watch: Homeland Security Secretary is asked what "habeas corpus" means during a Senate hearing.

A tornado is seen in Oklahoma.

Fierce tornado sweeps across town in Oklahoma

Much of the state is expected to experience a moderate risk of tornadoes with a current severe thunderstorm warning in effect.

A couple standing outside looking sad.

Newlyweds lose first home in deadly Kentucky storm

Amerah and James Taylor lost their new home and their wedding rings when the tornado hit.

A composite image showing a woman crying on the left and a tornado on the right.

'A pain I can't describe': Tornadoes sweep multiple US states

Dozens of people have died in parts of the United States after tornadoes caused catastrophic damage across the weekend.

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Video shows ship crashing into Brooklyn Bridge

Two people have been killed and at least 19 others injured after a tall Mexican Navy training sailboat crashed into New York City's Brooklyn Bridge.

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Huge fire engulfs historic plantation house in Louisiana

Flames ripped through Nottoway House, destroying much of structure, which was built in 1859.

Nada Tawfik is giving a wrap concerning what happened during Diddy's trial.

How Diddy's lawyers used 'freak off' texts against Cassie

The BBC's Nada Tawfik explains what happened when the text messages were brought up in court.

A parent holding a child on the left and Will Grant on the right.

Watch: Should judges be able to block Trump on birthright citizenship?

The BBC's Will Grant looks at what happened with the case at the US Supreme Court, which has left the justices divided.

A composite image showing a woman on the left and Magna Carta on the right.

Watch: How experts stumbled upon a priceless document in a university library

A manuscript, once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta, is now believed to be genuine and ''one of the world's most valuable documents''.