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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people and injures dozens of others
May 5, 2026 - World 
An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, state media reported Tuesday, prompting the halting of all firework manufacturing near the site.
Iran's foreign minister to travel to China as Strait of Hormuz tensions simmer
May 5, 2026 - World 
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to travel to Beijing Tuesday, marking his first meeting with his Chinese counterpart since the start of the war with the U.S. and Israel.
Iran official warns the U.S., says it violated the ceasefire and cannot withstand pain
May 5, 2026 - World 
A top Iranian official accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire in the Middle East with its blockade of Iranian ports.
Counterterror police probe attack at former London synagogue amid antisemitic attacks
May 5, 2026 - World 
Counterterror police are investigating an arson attack at a former London synagogue as Prime Minister Keir Starmer addresses a wave of antisemitic attacks causing fear in the Jewish community
An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
May 5, 2026 - World 
Authorities in China say an explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others

