Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) boss Dana White declined President Donald Trump's offer to be the next White House press secretary during a briefing on Monday.
The president had asked White to take over the role in a social post over the weekend. Trump later said he was "having a little fun".
During the briefing, White confirmed he won't take the job as he doesn't "want to be in politics."
Meet Fu Shuang and Ping Ping: New giant pandas in Atlanta
The newest residents of Zoo Atlanta are on loan from China as part of a six-year agreement.
Inside Mississippi's ballot counting in tight Senate race
The BBC's Carl Nasman goes inside a county election commission building as votes are counted in the race between Democrat Scott Colom and Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith.
When to expect Senate results from the tight race in Mississippi
The BBC's Carl Nasman is in the state, where thousands of provisional ballots are still being counted.
Could Democrats in Congress end the war in Iran?
The BBC's Asma Khalid looks at how the two chambers of the US Congress could put an end to the months-long conflict, which began in February.
What the Democratic takeover of the Senate means for Trump
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith explains how Democratic control of both chambers could affect the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency.
'I am ready to fight' - Senator-elect Chris Pappas celebrates New Hampshire win
The Democratic candidate has won the state's open seat, making history as the first openly-gay man elected to the Senate.
With results coming in, is it still too early to tell?
Even with some races already being called, the BBC's Sarah Smith cautions that it may be too early for Democrats to get excited.
BBC inside Ossoff's watch party in Georgia
The BBC's Carl Nasman reports from inside a Democratic watch party in Georgia as supporters celebrate Ossoff's lead over his Republican challenger, Mike Collins.
North Carolina voters weigh up Trump's track record on cost of living
The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.
‘My vote still matters’ - Americans weigh in on the power of their ballot
The BBC asked voters from across the United States what voting means to them and whether they think it matters in the midterm elections.
What's in Christa Pike's first public statement since botched execution?
The BBC's Ione Wells looks at what Pike says in her statement about surviving two lethal injection attempts.
How to tell which US political party is which
The BBC's Lucy Woodham explains why a blue donkey and a red elephant are used in US politics.
What's at stake for Trump in the US midterms?
Anthony Zurcher explains how the results of the midterm elections could reshape the rest of Trump's presidency.
Sir Patrick Stewart: The life of an iconic actor
The renowned British actor died after "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, his spokesperson says.
'A big loss' - Fans react to death of Sir Patrick Stewart
Admirers of the Star Trek actor gathered at his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star in Los Angeles to pay tribute to his life and acting career.
From watching Star Trek to knighthood - Sir Patrick Stewart's memorable BBC moments
The actor was a familiar face across the BBC over the years, appearing on programmes like The Graham Norton Show and HARDTalk.
Voter voices: Which issues matter most to Americans?
As part of our Voter Voices series, the BBC asked Americans across the country what issue will influence how they vote.
Has Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil to evade justice?
The BBC's Ione Wells looks at whether the defeated right-wing presidential candidate travelled to the US to avoid an ongoing criminal investigation.
What we know as Flávio Bolsonaro lands in US after Brazil election loss
The BBC's Ione Wells unpacks Bolsonaro's journey to Miami after losing Brazil's presidential election and facing a passport surrender order.
Watch: Moment Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Florida
The defeated Brazilian presidential candidate arrived in the US by private jet on Tuesday morning with his wife and two daughters.
