Five killed in huge fire at packed Mexico fairground
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
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
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
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
The BBC’s Guy Hedgecoe reports from Tenerife, where some locals fear the ship’s arrival could bring health risks.
Honda Serves Up Winning Formula at Lagos Country Club Squash League
The maiden edition of the Honda Captain’s Squash League Series ended on a high note at the Squash Section of the Lagos Country Club after five days of intense competition, camaraderie and top-class performances. The tournament, which ran from April 27 to May 1, 2026, attracted more than 36 registered players from the club’s Squash […]
Who is Kumanjayi Little Baby and why has her death caused outrage in Australia?
The BBC’s Katy Watson explains the case, the cultural sensitivities and why it has caused so much anger.
Trump’s ‘irresponsible war’ to blame for economic slowdown, German minister says
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
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
For the first time in nearly two decades, there will be no military hardware, just soldiers during Saturday’s parade in Moscow.
