What happened in the deadly Thailand rail accident?
A Thai passenger train was crushed by construction cranes that slammed onto carriages, killing at least 29 people.
Trump envoy announces launch of ‘phase two’ of plan to end Gaza war
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BBC on site after crane collapses and crushes train in Thailand
Correspondent Jonathan Head says the ‘devastating’ accident is an enormous setback for Thailand’s efforts to modernise its infrastructure.
Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens
The former London’s Burning and Grange Hill star is sentenced at St Albans Crown Court.
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Uganda faces mounting calls to end internet blackout before elections
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LIVE: Nigeria vs Morocco – AFCON 2025 semifinal
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our text commentary stream of the second semifinal.
Are western leaders guilty of hypocrisy over calls for free speech in Iran?
Western leaders condemn Iran’s protest crackdown, but many face accusations of suppressing protest rights at home.
Amateur stuns world’s best to win A$1m at Australian Open
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Trump vows ‘very strong action’ if Iran executes protesters
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