First African American wins US spelling bee, conquering with 'Murraya'

Zaila Avant-garde, 14, has become the first African American to win the 90-year-old Scripps US National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling 'Murraya,' a genus of plants. Video: Reuters

Oscars 2025 highlights

A highlight selection of speeches from the 2025 Oscar winners for Best Director; Best Picture, Best Actress; Best Actor, and Best Documentary.