BBC World Russian attacks kill more than 20 ahead of rival ceasefires proposed by Kyiv and Moscow 5 May 2026 at 19:23 Kyiv said it would begin a truce on 6 May and then "act symmetrically" after Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.
BBC World Hantavirus may have spread between passengers on cruise ship, WHO says 5 May 2026 at 14:13 Two cases of the virus, which rarely spreads between humans, have been confirmed on the ship, and three people have died.
BBC World Romanian PM ousted in no-confidence vote 5 May 2026 at 14:05 Ilie Bolojan lost the vote after the largest party in his coalition joined the far-right opposition to depose him.
BBC World Rapper Kid Cudi removes British star M.I.A. from tour 5 May 2026 at 10:51 British singer songwriter M.I.A will no longer be the opening act for Rebels Rage tour after disagreement with US rapper Kid Cudi.
BBC World Nine coal miners die in gas explosion in Colombia 5 May 2026 at 10:09 The explosion is the latest accident in the locality of Sutatausa, the site of another deadly mine disaster in 2023.
BBC World A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state 5 May 2026 at 07:32 Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
BBC World Rescuers among three dead after yacht sinks off Australian coast 5 May 2026 at 02:40 Volunteer rescuers aged 78 and 62 died after their boat rolled during "treacherous" conditions.
BBC World A 'fun' superstar stuns rivals and reshapes politics in an Indian state 5 May 2026 at 07:32 Film star Vijay has defied naysayers to almost sweep Tamil Nadu polls, marking a break in the political order.
BBC World Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships? 5 May 2026 at 06:38 The BBC explains what experts have to say about the infection risks associated with cruise ships.
BBC World 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 World Moment Indonesian river overflows from heavy rain 5 May 2026 at 05:32 A glamping facility was destroyed by the raging torrent in Bogor, West Java on 4 May.
BBC World Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material 5 May 2026 at 05:28 The Jasper Jones and Runt author was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home.