BBC News Explosion at China fireworks factory kills 26 people 5 May 2026 at 06:06 A blast at a fireworks factory in Hunan province has killed 26 people and injured 61, state media report.
BBC News The family sacrifices that helped Wu become world champion 5 May 2026 at 05:27 Wu Yize discusses the sacrifices made by his family on his journey to becoming China's second world snooker champion.
BBC News New ballot world record for 2027 London Marathon 5 May 2026 at 05:14 More than 1.3 million people have applied for next year's event which takes place on 25 April.
BBC News Widow of falsely accused murder suspect plans to sue Scottish authorities 5 May 2026 at 05:08 Sapna Mukherjee said her husband Sougat's life was "irreversibly destroyed" after he was labelled a suspect.
BBC News Dangerous baby-sleep advice given to parents by self-described experts, secret filming reveals 5 May 2026 at 05:01 The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.
BBC News Beyoncé, Rihanna and Katy Perry turn heads at this year's Met Gala 5 May 2026 at 04:05 The theme for 2026 Met Gala fundraiser is "Costume Art", exploring fashion as an embodied art form.
BBC News British pubs closing at a rate of almost two per day in 2026 5 May 2026 at 01:55 The British Beer and Pub Association says 161 pubs have closed in the first three months of this year.
BBC News Wu beats Murphy in decider to win world title 4 May 2026 at 22:22 Wu Yize becomes the second-youngest player to be crowned a Crucible champion, defeating Shaun Murphy 18-17 in a compelling World Championship final.
BBC News Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest 4 May 2026 at 17:11 The 44-year-old will avoid jail time after her arrest in California earlier this year.
BBC News Poverty and technology leading to record levels of slavery in UK 5 May 2026 at 01:18 An independent report warns cost of living pressures are driving up exploitation levels in Britain.
BBC News Starmer to say antisemitism 'a crisis for all of us' at Downing Street summit 5 May 2026 at 05:54 The prime minister will meet leaders from a number of sectors at Downing Street on Tuesday.
BBC News The Papers: 'Rivals circle Starmer' and bid to reopen Hormuz pushes region 'to the brink' 5 May 2026 at 00:17 Several of the papers focus on Sir Keir Starmer's leadership of the Labour party.