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Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 21:08
The blaze in the south-eastern city of Villahermosa erupted during a concert reportedly attended by some 135,000 people.

Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:59
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

Crowds cheer China's new snooker star on return from championship win

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:59
Wu Yize, 22, receives a rock star's welcome after becoming second-youngest player to win a world title.

Trump gives 4 July ultimatum to EU to approve trade deal with US

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:57
The US president said the European Union must enact the trade deal agreed last year and drop tariffs on American goods to zero.

Valverde taken to hospital after alleged incident with Tchouameni

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:06
An incident involving team-mates Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni threatens to overshadow one of Real Madrid's biggest matches of the season.

How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:01
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

How operation to disembark passengers on virus-hit cruise will work

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 20:01
The BBC's Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship's arrival could bring health risks.

Marco Rubio meets Pope Leo amid tensions with Trump over Iran war

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:06
Leo, the first American pontiff, drew Trump's ire after becoming a firm critic of the war and the administration's hardline immigration policies.

Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 19:03
The BBC's Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.

'I wouldn't pay it' - Trump on USA ticket price

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 18:53
US President Donald Trump says he "wouldn't pay it either" when asked about the potential ticket price to watch his country play Paraguay in their 2026 World Cup opener.

Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 18:13
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.

Trump's 'irresponsible war' to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 18:13
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil blamed the US president's "irresponsible war in Iran" for harming the Germany economy.

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 16:12
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 16:12
The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 16:00
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.

Rosenberg: Russia's Victory Day parade with no tanks a sign Ukraine war not going to plan

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 16:00
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday's parade in Moscow.

How worried should we be about hantavirus?

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 15:01
Some passengers potentially exposed to hantavirus have already taken flights to numerous countries.

Superdry co-founder James Holder jailed for rape

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 14:39
The 54-year-old, of Cheltenham, attacked the woman in her flat after a night out in May 2022.

Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 14:22
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.

Fears of renewed Gaza war as Hamas disarmament talks stall

Thu, 05/07/2026 - 14:22
Israeli media reports suggest Israel is preparing to resume fighting because of the impasse in talks with Hamas.

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