BBC at the site of China’s worst mining disaster in more than a decade
At least 82 people have been killed after a gas explosion at the Liushenyu mine in China. Read More
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Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in Pakistan
Officials say the train had been transporting military personnel home for Eid when it was attacked by armed separatists. Read More
‘Shameful’ more spent on benefits than jobs for young people, says Milburn
Reforms are needed of the welfare system to tackle the high numbers of young people not in work or education, says Alan Milburn. Read More
‘Six eggs used to be £1’ – why everyday essentials cost so much more now
Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering? Read More
Four dead and dozens injured in wave of Russian strikes on Kyiv
More than 50 people have been injured, including three children, with damage reported across Kyiv and nearby areas. Read More
Man killed in shark attack off Australia’s north-east coast
The 39-year-old was fatally injured while swimming out at a shoal off the Cassowary Coast in Queensland. Read More
Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
Officials say a suspect approached a checkpoint near the building and opened fire, and that a bystander was wounded. Read More
Rosenberg: Luhansk strike sparks Russian accusations and vow to retaliate
Eighteen people were killed and 42 others injured in the strike on the town in Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine. Read More
I survived a missile strike in the Strait of Hormuz, but my friend has not been found
Sunil Puniya was on his first sea job when a missile struck the oil tanker Skylight at the start of the Iran war. Read More
California declares emergency as fire crews race to contain toxic leak
Thousands have been evacuated as officials warn a tank containing about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate could explode. Read More