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Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia
The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state
Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people
A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain
A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material
The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.
Deadly China plane crash was caused by fuel cut-off, says report
The Boeing 737 plane crashed into a Chinese hillside in 2022, killing all 132 people on board.
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast
Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.
Watch: Met Gala sees Beyoncé's return and a star-studded red carpet
Anna Wintour brought the glam, Beyoncé brought the fam, and Heidi Klum was... statuesque at this year's fundraiser.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff
Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.
The looks turning heads on the Met Gala carpet
The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
US strikes Iranian fast boats as Iran attacks UAE oil facility
Meanwhile shipping company Maersk said one of its US-flagged commercial vessels had successfully exited the Strait of Hormuz under US military protection.
Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
Russia has declared a unilateral ceasefire to cover the event and threatened a massive strike on central Kyiv if it were disrupted.