Gareth Evans

Washington, D.C., United States

Supervising Editor, North America at BBC

Supervising editor, North America @BBCNews

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US man detained in Russia on drugs charges

2 months ago | bbc.com | Gareth Evans

US man held in Russia for carrying cannabis sweets - state mediaGareth EvansGetty ImagesThe man arrived at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport on 7 February, state media reports (file image)An American man is being held in Russia after airport security discovered cannabis-laced sweets in his luggage, according to Russian state media. The 28-year-old man, who is not named in the reports, is facing drugs charges after he was arrested at Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport last week.
Relief for Trump faithful after shooting

Jul 15, 2024 | bbc.com | Gareth Evans |Kayla Epstein

'It will be great to see him': Joy and relief for Trump faithful at conventionBy Gareth Evans & Kayla Epstein, BBC News, at the Republican convention in MilwaukeeReutersJust two days after a bloodied Donald Trump mouthed "fight!’ to his supporters after a brazen assassination attempt, Republicans at the opening day of the party’s convention in Milwaukee chanted the same word as they prepared to welcome him back to the stage.
Iowa caucuses: Republican rivals make last-ditch bids to cut Trump's lead

Jan 14, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Gareth Evans |Holly Honderich |Bernd Debusmann Jr

Donald Trump and his Republican rivals are making last-ditch pitches to win support in Iowa, hours before voters in the state will kick-off the 2024 race for the White House. Candidates are holding final events, but frigid conditions have complicated the last days of campaigning. A resounding victory in Iowa would cement Mr Trump's frontrunner status. His rivals, meanwhile, are seeking to establish themselves as the main alternative to the former president.
Biden to visit Israel as concerns grow over conflict escalating

Oct 16, 2023 | sg.yahoo.com | Gareth Evans

President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday in a show of support as the US works to prevent the war with Hamas from spreading across the region. The trip was announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said Mr Biden would visit at "a critical moment for Israel, for the region and the world". Mr Blinken, who spoke in Tel Aviv on Monday, said the president would stress "ironclad" commitment to Israel. Mr Biden is also expected to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden to visit Israel as concerns grow over conflict escalating

Oct 16, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Gareth Evans

President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday in a show of support as the US works to prevent the war with Hamas from spreading across the region. The trip was announced by Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who said Mr Biden would visit at "a critical moment for Israel, for the region and the world". Mr Blinken, who spoke in Tel Aviv on Monday, said the president would stress "ironclad" support for Israel. Mr Biden is also expected to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Biden's dog Commander leaves White House after biting incidents

Oct 4, 2023 | bbc.com | Gareth Evans

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Commander, seen at the White House earlier this year, has bitten staff and Secret Service agentsThe Biden family's dog, Commander, has been moved out of the White House after a series of biting incidents. It is still being decided what will happen to the two-year-old German Shepherd, a spokeswoman for First Lady Jill Biden said. Just last week, Commander bit a Secret Service agent who required medical treatment at the scene.
House will reach a deal to avoid government shutdown - McCarthy

Sep 28, 2023 | bbc.com | Gareth Evans

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Hardline members of Kevin McCarthy's Republican House majority are refusing to back a short-term funding billThe top Republican in the US House of Representatives has said he is optimistic a last-minute deal will be reached to avert a government shutdown. "At the end of the day, we will get this done," House Speaker Kevin McCarthy told CNBC on Thursday.
Jill Biden: US first lady tests positive for Covid-19

Sep 4, 2023 | bbc.com | Gareth Evans

Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The first lady met Florida residents impacted by Hurricane Idalia on SaturdayUS First Lady Jill Biden tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday evening and is experiencing mild symptoms, the White House says. The 72-year-old, who is vaccinated and has received boosters, will stay at home in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, where she and President Joe Biden spent part of the weekend. The president tested negative for the virus after her diagnosis.
Alex Murdaugh loses phone privileges in prison after media call

Aug 30, 2023 | bbc.com | Gareth Evans

Image source, ReutersAlex Murdaugh, the disgraced South Carolina lawyer serving a life sentence for murder, has lost his phone privileges in prison after speaking to the media without permission. The 55-year-old's lawyer recorded him reading his diary entries during a call in June, prison officials said. The audio was then allegedly given to the producers of a forthcoming Fox Nation documentary about his case. Murdaugh was convicted in March of killing his wife and younger son.
Jacksonville shooting: DeSantis booed at vigil for victims of racist attack

Aug 27, 2023 | bbc.co.uk | Gareth Evans

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been loudly booed at a vigil for victims of a racially motivated shooting. The Republican candidate for president was heckled in Jacksonville, where hundreds gathered on Sunday to remember the three victims of the attack. He was forced to step back from the microphone before a member of the city council asked the crowd to listen.