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.
Watch: Nasa shows renderings for planned permanent moon base
The plans include permanent human habitation on the Earth’s only natural satellite by 2032.
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.
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”.
How long will the heatwave last?
Simon King explains how long the heatwave will last.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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 .
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.
Man found ‘cowering in swamp’ after police pursuit
He tried to escape on foot after driving at high speed on the wrong side of an A-road, police say.
Moment of gas explosion at China coal mine
At least 82 people have been killed and two are missing after a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China on Sunday, officials say.
Luton Carnival brings the heat for 50th anniversary
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