Page Updated: Tuesday, May 05, 2026 1:37 PM ET

BBC News - World

LIVE - Hegseth says the US-Iran ceasefire is 'not over' despite attacks in Strait of Hormuz - The US defence secretary says Iran is attempting "international extortion" in the strait. Iran earlier warned the US "we are just getting started".

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Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says -- Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.

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Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote -- Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.

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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.

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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. -- Latin America

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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.

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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.

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Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast -- Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.

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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.

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Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour -- British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.

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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.

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Robots move in as waste firms struggle to find staff -- Humanoid robots are being added to the automation of waste sorting.

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BBC uncovers the scammers exploiting dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers -- Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.

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Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow -- More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.

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Voters will judge Trump on the economy - how is it doing? -- How much Donald Trump can do with the time he has left as president will depend massively on the cost of living.

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Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships? -- The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.

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Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain -- A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.

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Watch: Moment United Airlines flight strikes vehicle during landing -- Flight 169 from Venice, Italy, landed safely at Newark Airport with no reported injuries among the 231 passengers and crew. The lorry driver sustained minor injuries.

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Huge crowd attends free Shakira Copacabana beach concert -- Shakira's appearance followed shows by Lady Gaga and Madonna, who have also performed on Copacabana beach in previous years.

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Russian attacks kill at least 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow -- Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.

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What to know about Louise Arbour, Canada's next governor general -- Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed a new governor general - a largely symbolic but important role representing King Charles III in Canada.

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Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak -- While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

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French political row over calls for overhaul and €1bn cuts at public broadcaster -- A parliamentary committee of enquiry levelled charges of left-wing bias at state-owned France Télévisions and Radio France.

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Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport -- Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.

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Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig -- A 33-year-old German citizen was detained following the incident, the authorities say.

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Second hantavirus case confirmed after deaths on cruise ship -- The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.

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