Watch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fight

Preparations are underway at the White House South Lawn for an upcoming Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event. The cage fight is scheduled to take place 14 June as part of the America 250 celebrations.

US President Donald Trump said UFC president Dana White, a longtime ally, will build “a 5,000-seat arena right outside the front door of the White House”, along with eight large screens in a nearby park for fans to watch from a distance.

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Fans rally behind US men's national soccer team as World Cup roster revealed

BBC's Carl Nasman was at the event, where he asked enthusiasts about World Cup ticket prices and what the sport means to the US.

US & Canada

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Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base

The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth's only natural satellite by 2032.

US & Canada

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Paris 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwave

Hugh Schofield reports from Paris as a heat dome settled over Western Europe bringing temperatures above the average for May.

Europe

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Protests escalate outside ICE facility over alleged inhumane conditions

The Department of Homeland security said in a statement that the detainees receive "medical, dental, and mental health services as available".

US & Canada

How long will the heatwave last?

Simon King explains how long the heatwave will last.

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Watch: Texas police rescue baby from car stuck in floodwater

Texas police say a father tried to cross a flooded road after heavy rains inundated the area, urging motorists not to do the same. Neither the driver nor the baby was hurt.

US & Canada

A sunburnt man sits in a chair on the beach. He is bald, topless and has sunglasses on his head.

Watch: Beach-goers enjoy the hottest May day on record

Temperatures in Wales reached 32.2C on bank holiday Monday, its hottest May day on record.

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'Start making films in Leicester'

Finding Emily star, Coalville's Spike Fearn, wants more films made in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire

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Watch: Bridge collapses and car swept away in China river

The driver and passengers of the car managed to escape before the bridge gave way in Xiaogan.

Asia

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Watch: Top tips for staying safe in the sun

As the UK experiences a spell of scorching May weather, the BBC's Elizabeth Rizzini has some useful advice.

Watch: Drones crash into water after Sydney light show malfunction

Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show.

Australia

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'Football is life': Ted Lasso actor signs with US pro football team

Cristo Fernández, well known for playing a footballer in the popular TV series Ted Lasso, tells the BBC it is a "dream come true" to sign with a US pro football team.

US & Canada

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Orange County residents react to evacuation after chemical tank explosion threat

Orange County residents had to evacuate following the threat of a failing chemical tank exploding.

US & Canada

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Watch: Only world record broken at Enhanced Games won't be recognised

The BBC's Shaimaa Khalil explains why the achievement by Greek swimmer Kristian Gkolomeev will not be accepted by official sporting bodies.

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'Blistering heat': Indians warned to stay indoors as temperatures soar

The BBC's Sumedha Pal described how difficult it was to be standing in the streets of Delhi as temperatures rose to 45C .

Asia

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Watch: Best moments from 2026 Cooper's Hill cheese rolling races

Thousands of people gathered in the baking heat to watch competitors from all over the world chase a 7lb (3kg) wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down the 1:2 gradient slope.

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