High levels of a cancer-causing chemical have been detected in air monitors in Houston neighborhoods near the busiest US petrochemical port, according to a report issued on Thursday by Houston health officials and environmental groups.

Investigators say the suspect's car was spotted at multiple arson-fire scenes.

The United States has told China to close its consulate in Houston.

Washington has ordered Beijing to close China's consulate in Houston.

The United States ordered China to close its consulate over accusations of spying operations.

China says the United States government has “abruptly” informed Beijing that it has to close its consulate in the Texan city of Houston, calling the US decision “political provocation.”

Mourners packed a Houston church to pay tribute to George Floyd at his hometown funeral on Tuesday.